Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Irish government scholarship awarding 60 grants per year to exceptional non-EEA international students for one year of full-time postgraduate study in Ireland, including a €10,000 stipend and tuition waiver.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Ireland
Funding
A EUR 10,000 stipend for one year of full-time study; the host institution must also waive tuition fees in full for that year.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA/UK/Swiss nationals; with conditional or final offer for full-time NFQ Level 9 or 10 programme at an eligible Irish institution
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Overview
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is offered by Higher Education Authority for Master’s, PhD study in Ireland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust hold a conditional or final offer of full-time admission at an eligible Irish higher education institution before applying
- Conditional or final offer letter from an Irish institutionRequired
- Academic transcripts and certificatesRequired
- Personal statementRequired
- Proof of identity/passportRequired
What this scholarship covers
EUR 10,000 stipend for one year
Included
Full tuition fee waiver from the host institution
Included
A EUR 10,000 stipend for one year of full-time study; the host institution must also waive tuition fees in full for that year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and UK
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- High academic calibre; strong academic record
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Ireland
- Study format
- Full-time, in-person programmes only; distance learning and part-time programmes are not eligible
Official eligibility summary
Applicants with a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK who hold a conditional or final offer from an eligible Irish institution for a one-year full-time postgraduate programme (NFQ levels 9 or 10). Former GOI-IES scholars and Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible; one application per candidate per cycle.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA/UK/Swiss nationals; with conditional or final offer for full-time NFQ Level 9 or 10 programme at an eligible Irish institution
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Ireland
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants with a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK who hold a conditional or final offer from an eligible Irish institution for a one-year full-time postgraduate programme (NFQ levels 9 or 10). Former GOI-IES scholars and Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible; one application per candidate per cycle.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Obtain a conditional or final offer from an eligible Irish higher education institution
- 2
Check hea.ie for the opening of the next application round (typically January)
- 3
Submit the online scholarship application through the HEA portal by the March deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 call closed at 5pm Irish time on 12 March 2026 with results expected in early June 2026. The page does not mention a 2027 call.
The listed deadline is March 12, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Higher Education Authority
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is March 12, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.