The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) 2026 for study in Ireland (Funded)

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Application Deadline:  12 March 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme.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.

Eligibility Requirements

• In order to be eligible for a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, applicants must have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

How to Apply

• All applications require two references to be uploaded by the applicants via the online portal. It is recommended that candidates submit their applications well before the deadline, to avoid technical issues due to heavy server traffic on the respective day.
• Applications cannot be submitted once the deadline has passed. No alterations can be made to an application once it has been submitted.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme