Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
- Funding
- €10,000 stipend plus a full fee waiver for one year
- Country
- Ireland
- Study level
- Master’s · PhD
- Provider
- Government of Ireland, Higher Education Authority
Yearly call; the 2026 call closed at 5pm (Irish time) on 12 March 2026.
About this scholarship
60 scholarships a year from the Government of Ireland for international students from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK to spend one year of a master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD at an Irish higher education institution.
- Applicant stage
- Future students
Eligibility criteria
- applicants must have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- Applicants must have a conditional or final offer of admission to an eligible Irish higher education institution at the time of applying for a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship.
- Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible to apply.
Value of the award
- A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship consists of a stipend amounting to €10,000 for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10.
- The awardees’ host higher education institutions are required to give a full fee waiver to the awardees for the year of their scholarship.
Fields of study
All subjects
Application process
Candidates will first need to apply for admission to a master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD programme offered by an eligible Irish higher education institution as per that institution’s admission procedures.
Frequently asked questions
What does this scholarship cover?
A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship consists of a stipend amounting to €10,000 for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10.; The awardees’ host higher education institutions are required to give a full fee waiver to the awardees for the year of their scholarship.
Which study levels and subjects does it support?
Master’s, PhD. Fields: All subjects. Check course-specific restrictions with the provider.
When is the application deadline?
Yearly call; the 2026 call closed at 5pm (Irish time) on 12 March 2026.
Where can I see the required documents?
Open the Documents tab for items mentioned in this record and preparation guidance. The official application instructions contain the complete list.