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Ireland International Education Scholarships

Days leftClosedMarch 12, 2026

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The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland [1]. The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions (HEIs) and managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Be a non-EU/non-EEA international student.

  2. 02

    Hold a conditional or final offer of admission from an eligible Irish higher education institution before applying.

  3. 03

    Apply for an eligible Master's, Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD programme.

  4. 04

    Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, communication skills, leadership, and extracurricular involvement.

  5. 05

    Submit only one GOI-IES application during the application cycle