Applications are now open for the Ireland Government International Education Scholarship 2025 (GOI-IES). This scholarship supports international students who want to pursue a Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD at Irish universities. It is funded by the Irish government and higher education institutions (HEIs). A total of 60 scholarships will be awarded for one year of full-time study. Applicants from any field can apply. The academic year begins in September or October 2025, and final-year undergraduate students are also eligible. Applications must be submitted online before the deadline through an eligible Irish HEI.
Scholarship Benefits
- Living Allowance: €10,000 stipend to cover living expenses and other costs.
- Tuition Waiver: Full tuition and registration fees are covered.
Scholarship Duration
- One Year Only: The scholarship is valid for one academic year and cannot be extended.
- No Repeat Funding: Recipients are not eligible to reapply for a second year.
Eligible Universities
- Atlantic Technological University
- CCT College
- Dublin City University
- Dublin Business School
- Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
- Dundalk Institute of Technology
- Griffith College
- ICD Business School
- Independent College
- Mary Immaculate College
- Maynooth University
- Munster Technological University
- National College of Art and Design
- National College of Ireland
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- South East Technological University
- Technological University Dublin
- Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Galway
- University of Limerick
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to applicants from outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.
- University Offer: Must have an offer of admission from an Irish university.
- Program Application: Applicants must apply for a relevant Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD program at an eligible institution.
How to Apply
- Apply to an Institution: Submit an application to an eligible Irish university.
- Check Eligibility: The university will assess your eligibility for the program.
- Meet GOI-IES Requirements: Ensure your program qualifies under the GOI-IES criteria (full-time, on-campus, at least one year).
- University Confirmation: The institution must confirm your acceptance under the GOI-IES scholarship program.
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