Government of Ireland Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded) opportunity for postgraduate international students application are now opened. This article covers the scholarship’s benefits and guides you through the application process.
About the Government of Ireland Scholarship 2025
The Government of Ireland Scholarship is a funded program for international students pursuing postgraduate degrees. This scholarship offers a €22,000 annual stipend, a contribution toward tuition (including non-EU fees) up to €5,750, and €3,250 for eligible research expenses.
Supported by the Department of Education and Skills and managed by the Irish Research Council, this scholarship promotes postgraduate education and supports research across a wide range of disciplines.
Scholarship Overview
- Level of Study: Master’s and Doctoral
- Host Institution(s): Government of Ireland, various universities
- Location: Ireland
- Deadline: October 10, 2024
- Eligible Fields: All disciplines
- Program Duration: 1-2 years for research-based master’s, 3-4 years for PhDs
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Government of Ireland Scholarship will receive:
- Annual Stipend: €22,000
- Fee Contribution: Up to €5,750 annually, covering non-EU fees
- Research Expenses: €3,250 per year for eligible research costs
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Government of Ireland Scholarship, applicants must meet these requirements:
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English
- Eligible Countries: Open to all
- Academic Requirement: Applicants should have either a first-class or upper second-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). If undergraduate results are pending, a provisional offer may be made on the condition of meeting the required results. If a bachelor’s degree is not awarded at the specified level, a master’s degree is required. The Council’s decision on eligibility is final.
- Application History: Applicants must not have previously had two unsuccessful attempts within this scheme.
- Program Entry: Candidates must be new entrants to the degree program they wish to fund and should be formally accepted by the respective department.
- Restrictions: Candidates for a research master’s or PhD must not currently hold or have previously held a Council Postgraduate Scholarship, except where it supported a prior research master’s degree.
- Nationality and Residency: For applicants under Category I, they must be both EEA/Swiss citizens and have resided in an EEA state or Switzerland for 3 of the 5 years prior to October 1.
Application Process for the Government of Ireland Scholarship
Follow these steps to apply:
- Register: Sign up on the scholarship’s online portal and complete the registration form. After submission, you will receive a confirmation email with login credentials.
- Log In: Access the online application system with the provided username and password.
- Complete Application: You can create, edit, and submit your application through the online system before the deadline.
For further details, visit the Official Website.
List of Approved Universities
This scholarship supports study at several recognized institutions across Ireland, including:
- Athlone Institute of Technology
- Dublin Business School
- Dublin City University
- Griffith College Dublin
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Limerick
- And many more…
For a complete list and more information, visit the Official Website.
