Applications open for the 2024 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme. The GOI-IES programme is designed to support exceptional international students who are interested in pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in Ireland [1]. This initiative is a collaboration between the Government of Ireland, Irish higher education institutions, and the Higher Education Authority. Each year, a total of 60 scholarships are awarded to deserving students for a full-time study duration of one year at the master’s or PhD level. The programme welcomes applicants from all fields of study.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered eligible for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Applicants must be domiciled outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/United Kingdom.
2. Candidates must apply for admission to a relevant master’s or PhD programme offered by an eligible higher education institution, following the institution’s admission procedures.
3. At the time of application, applicants must possess a conditional or final offer of admission from the higher education institution and must provide a copy of the offer letter.
4. The offer letter should confirm that the student has been accepted into a full-time programme as an international fee-paying student.

Benefits:

Recipients of the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship will receive a stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time study at the master’s or PhD level. Additionally, the host higher education institutions will grant a full fee waiver for the duration of the scholarship. Successful scholars are expected to commence their studies in either September or October 2024.

Please note that, as per the announcement made by the Department of Education, Research, Innovation, and Science in March 2022, Russian and Belarussian nationals are not eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Application Process:

• To apply for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, potential applicants should carefully read the call documentation to determine their eligibility.
• It is important to note that the indicative version of the application form provided is for informational purposes only.
• All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
• Additionally, two references are required to be uploaded via the same online portal.
• To ensure a smooth application process, it is recommended that candidates submit their applications well in advance of the deadline. This will help avoid any potential technical issues caused by heavy server traffic on the day of the deadline.
• Once the deadline has passed, applications cannot be submitted or altered in any way. Therefore, it is crucial to submit a complete and accurate application before the deadline.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Record of outstanding academic achievement.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Evidence of participation in extracurricular activities, such as humanitarian work, politics, arts, or sports.
4. A strong rationale for pursuing their study in Ireland, demonstrating how the scholarship aligns with their long-term goals.

Timeline:

– Application deadline: 5pm (Irish time) on March 13, 2024.
– Call outcome: Late May or early June 2024.
For further details about the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme, please visit the official webpage.