Ireland Government Scholarships Awards

Government of Ireland International Scholarships are awarded to high calibre students from non-EEA countries to study in Ireland  to undergraduate and postgraduate students from non-EEA countries to study in Ireland. The Scholarship is  fully funded taught Master/MPhil Degree Scholarships at Irish Universities in any disciplines. 

The aim of the GOI-IES scheme is to reflect Ireland’s engagement in target partner countries. The scheme is operated in the higher education sector and funded in partnership between the Government and the higher education institutions (HEIs). Scholarships will be branded as prestigious awards reflecting the core messages about Ireland as a centre of international education. It is expected that for every scholarship winner, awareness of Ireland will be raised among many more potential students.

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Scholarships Programs

• the final year of an undergraduate programmes;
• one year of a taught master degree programme or;
• one year of a research programme (i.e. one year of a 2-year research masters or a 3-4 year PhD programme).

Field of Study
Any area of study

Scholarship benefits

Number of Scholarships :   60 Scholarships are funded by the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships to study in Ireland.

Participating Universities 

• Technological University and Institutes of Technology with delegated authority to make awards
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• Irish Universities

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:
Benefits for students: Scholarships must be regarded as highly desirable and value-adding to individuals’ subsequent lives and careers. In view of this, the GOI-IES will be awarded:

• to high calibre higher education students from non-EU/EEA countries;
• to study in Ireland for a period of one year

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
The HEA will award a scholarship fund to the student (through the HEI that the student is attending) amounting to €10,000 for one study year. This fund is directed at supporting student costs and living expenses. The scholarship may be for:

• the final year of an undergraduate programmes;
• one year of a taught master degree programme or;
• one year of a research programme (i.e. one year of a 2-year research masters or a 3-4 year PhD programme).

Trinity would provide a full tuition fee waiver to successful students for the specified scholarship year (i.e. tuition fee and registration charge are waived).
It is expected that a total of 60 scholarships will be funded by the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships for the academic year 2018/2019 across all participating Irish Higher Education Institutions.
Successful Scholars are to commence studies in September/October 2018. Late enrolments will only be considered in relation to PhD awardees.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Possess excellence (academically, personally, professionally, creatively);
• Excellent communication skills;
• Extra curriculum activities (for example: humanitarian work; politicslocal,
• national, international; arts; sports);
• Possess strong rationale for pursuing their study in Ireland that indicates how a GOI-IES fits into their longer-term goals.

HOW TO APPLY FOR GOVERNMENT IRELAND SCHOLARSHIP 
The application processes for this scholarships are online. Follow the links below to apply for these scholarships 

Apply Now              or visit : Official Website 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The deadline for applications by students is 17.00 Irish time Friday last week of  March annually  .