Apply Now: Government of Ireland Scholarship (Fully Funded)
Embark on your educational journey in Ireland with great news! The Government of Ireland Scholarship is currently accepting applications. In this article, we will delve into the details of the scholarship, its perks, and the step-by-step application process.
The Government of Ireland Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025 is a fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing postgraduate studies. This scholarship includes an annual stipend of €19,000, a contribution to fees (covering non-EU fees) with a maximum limit of €5,750 per year, and eligible direct research expenses totalling €3,250 per year.
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Program is a national effort funded by the Department of Education and Skills and run by the Council. It’s a special opportunity for studying in Ireland, supporting postgraduate education.
Scholarship Details:
- Study Level: Master’s and Doctoral
- Institution: Government of Ireland
- Location: Ireland
- Deadline: October 10, 2024 (opens in September)
- Courses: All fields are eligible.
- Program Duration: 1-2 years for a research master’s, 3-4 years for a Ph.D.
Benefits:
- €19,000 per year stipend.
- Contribution to fees, including up to €5,750 per year for non-EU fees.
- Eligible research expenses of €3,250 per year.
Eligibility:
- Language: English
- Countries: Open to all nations
- Bachelor’s degree with good grades. Provisional offers possible before final results.
- No more than two unsuccessful previous applications.
- New entrant to the degree, accepted by the relevant department or school.
- Different criteria for research master’s and Ph.D. applicants.
- Two categories based on nationality and residency in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Application Steps:
- Register online and complete the form.
- Submit the form and get a confirmation email with login details.
- Access the online system, create, edit, and submit your application before the deadline.
- Once you sign in to the online system, you’ll see the ‘home’ screen. Here, you can make and adjust your application before the deadline, and then submit it.
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