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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026

Awarded by Government of Ireland

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Full tuition fee waiver + EUR 10,000 stipend

Eligible Courses

All courses offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to International students

Can Be Taken At

University College CorkDublin City UniversityTrinity College Dublin

Provider

Government of Ireland

Last Verified On

13 Mar 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026:

Applicants must:

  • Have their domicile of origin outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
  • NOT be former recipients of a GOI-IES award.
  • Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible for the 2026 cycle.

Value of Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026:

A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship consists of a stipend amounting to €10,000 for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10. The awardees' host higher education institutions are required to give a full fee waiver to the awardees for the year of their scholarship.

Application Process:

  • Applications must be submitted via the 2026 GOI-IES online application portal.
  • All applications require two references to be uploaded by the applicants via the online portal.
  • It is recommended that candidates submit their applications well before the deadline.
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1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of Ireland. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 is Expired.
  • Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 is offered for All courses offered by the universities.
  • Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 is open for: Open to International students.
  • Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 is offered by Government of Ireland.
  • Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 covers Full Funding, Full tuition fee waiver + EUR 10,000 stipend.