Eligible Degree
- Master’s (taught or research), Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD programmes at NFQ Levels 9 or 10.
Brief Overview
- The GOI-IES program aims to attract high-caliber international students to study in Ireland.
- Established under Ireland’s International Education Strategies and supported by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
- Promotes academic excellence, professional development, and cross-cultural exchange.
Details of the Scholarship
- Scholarships are awarded for one year of full-time, in-person study in Ireland.
- Total of 60 scholarships available for the 2025/2026 academic year.
- Covers all disciplines, contingent on program availability.
- Scholars are required to reside in Ireland during their studies and participate in cultural exchange events.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.
- Russian and Belarusian nationals are ineligible due to geopolitical reasons.
- Candidates who previously held a GOI-IES are not eligible.
- Must have a conditional or final admission offer from an eligible Irish Higher Education Institution (HEI).
- Each applicant can submit up to three applications for different programs, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
Eligible Institutions
- Scholarships apply to the following HEIs in Ireland:
- Atlantic Technological University
- Dublin City University
- University College Dublin
- Trinity College Dublin
- University of Galway
- University College Cork
- University of Limerick
- And others (refer to the full list in the appendix).
Scholarship Values
- A stipend of €10,000 for living costs.
- Full tuition and registration fee waiver provided by the host institution.
Required Documents
- Conditional or final admission offer from an eligible HEI.
- Completed online application form.
- Two academic references uploaded through the application portal.
- A personal statement addressing academic achievements, extracurricular participation, and long-term goals.
How to Apply for the Scholarships
- Review eligibility criteria in the GOI-IES Call Document.
- Apply for admission to eligible HEIs.
- Submit your GOI-IES application online before the deadline.
- Ensure references are uploaded within the application portal.
Deadline
- Application Deadline: 5:00 PM (Irish Time) on March 5, 2025.
- Results Notification: Expected by early June 2025.
