Ireland · Irish higher education institutions
About this opportunity
Run by the Higher Education Authority, GOI-IES funds one year of full-time study at NFQ level 9 (master’s) or 10 (PhD) at an eligible Irish institution, which also waives tuition for that year.
You need a conditional or final offer from an Irish institution at the time of applying, and only one application per cycle is allowed. Previous scholars and Russian or Belarusian nationals are not eligible.
Who can apply
Domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and UK, with an offer from an eligible Irish institution for level 9 or 10 study.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
What the funding covers
€10,000 + tuition
€10,000 stipend and full tuition waiver for one year.
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Research proposal and, for many programs, a pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Obtain an offer from an Irish institution.
- Apply on the HEA portal when the call opens (deadline was 12 March in 2026).
- Questions: goi-ies@hea.ie.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 1 year
Quick answers
Who can apply for Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Master's, PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Stipend, Tuition waiver. Amount: €10,000 + tuition. Covers: tuition, stipend or salary.
What is the deadline for Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship?
Obtain an offer from an Irish institution. Apply only on the official website (hea.ie). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- hea.ie
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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