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Government of Ireland International Scholarships

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.

Field	Details
Program Name	Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI‑IES)
Administered By	Higher Education Authority (HEA), Ireland
Purpose	Supports high‑calibre international students to study in Ireland at postgraduate levels and promotes internationalisation of Irish higher education
Eligible Study Levels	Master’s degree, postgraduate diploma, or PhD (full‑time study)
Number of Scholarships	Approximately 60 awards per year
Nationality Eligibility	Open to students domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the UK
Key Benefits	Stipend of €10,000 for one year, full tuition fee waiver by the host Irish institution
Study Mode & Location	One year of full‑time, in‑person study in Ireland
Application Requirement	Must hold a conditional or final offer of admission to an eligible Irish higher education institution at the time of application
Exclusions	Applicants who previously held a GOI‑IES scholarship; nationals of Russia and Belarus are not eligible
Assessment Criteria	Academic excellence, communication skills, extracurricular participation, clear rationale for studying in Ireland
2026 Application Deadl