The Government of Ireland Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students aiming to pursue postgraduate studies in Ireland. Here’s a quick overview of the scholarship and the application process:
Government of Ireland Scholarship 2025-2026 is a funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is only offered for postgraduate studies. This scholarship provides stipend of €22,000 per annum, a contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annul and eligible direct research expenses of €3,250 per annul.
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Program is an established national initiative, financed by the Department of Education and Skills and run by the Council. The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Program is distinctive in the landscape of Irish studies and complements other avenues in the Irish eco-system for financed postgraduate education.
Scholarship Overview:
- Level of Study: Master’s and Doctoral programs
- Funding: Government of Ireland
- Duration: 1-2 years for research master’s, 3-4 years for PhD
- Courses: All disciplines
- Application Deadline: October 10, 2024
Scholarship Benefits:
- Annual Stipend: €22,000
- Tuition Fee Contribution: Up to €5,750 (including non-EU fees)
- Research Expenses: €3,250 annually
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: Applicants must have a first class or upper second class honors bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. A master’s degree may be required in some cases.
- Nationality: Open to all world countries, with some conditions based on EEA/Swiss residency for specific applicants.
- Program Entry: Applicants must be newly enrolled in the program for which they are seeking funding.
Application Process:
- Register Online: Create an account through the designated portal and submit the registration form.
- Confirmation: You’ll receive a username and password via email.
- Application Submission: Log into the system, complete your application, and submit before the deadline.
List of Eligible Institutions:
The scholarship covers many prominent universities and institutes in Ireland, such as:
- 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
You can find more information, including the list of eligible universities and the official application link, by visiting the Official Website
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