Overview
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Program is open for international students seeking funding for their postgraduate studies in Ireland. Here’s what you need to know:
Scholarship Benefits
- Total Value: Up to €31,000 per year
- Stipend: €22,000 annually
- Fee Contribution: Up to €5,750 for tuition (including non-EU fees)
- Research Expenses: Up to €3,250 per year
Program Details
- Level of Study: Master’s and PhD
- Duration:
- 1-2 years for research master’s
- 3-4 years for PhD
- Eligible Disciplines: All fields of study
Eligibility Criteria
- Language: Proficiency in English
- Academic Background:
- Must have a first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
- If you don’t have results yet, provisional offers may be made based on expected results
- If lacking a suitable bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is required
- Previous Applications: Cannot have two prior unsuccessful applications to this scheme
- New Entrants: Must be newly accepted into the program for which funding is requested
- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of the EEA or Switzerland and have lived there for at least 3 of the last 5 years before October 1st.
Assessment Process
Applicants will be evaluated on:
- Academic achievements
- Communication skills
- Participation in extracurricular activities (e.g., humanitarian work, sports)
- A clear rationale for studying in Ireland and how it aligns with future goals
Application Process
- Register Online: Create an account and fill out the registration form.
- Submit Registration: After submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your login details.
- Complete Your Application: Log in to finalize and submit your application before the deadline.
List of Approved Universities
- Athlone Institute of Technology
- College of Computing Technology, Dublin
- Cork Institute of Technology
- Dublin Business School
- Dublin City University
- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology
- Dundalk Institute of Technology
- Galway Business School
- Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
- Griffith College, Dublin
- ICD Business School, Dublin
- Independent College, Dublin
- Institute of Technology, Carlow
- Institute of Technology, Sligo
- Institute of Technology, Tralee
- Letterkenny Institute of Technology
- Limerick Institute of Technology
- Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
- Maynooth University
- National College of Art and Design, Dublin
- National College of Ireland, Dublin
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Technological University for Dublin
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Limerick
- Waterford Institute of Technology
For more details, be sure to check the official scholarship website!