Government Of Ireland Funded International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) 2024; Applications are now open for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) 2024, offering financial assistance to outstanding international students pursuing master’s or doctoral studies in Ireland.
Administered by the Irish government, this program is overseen by the Higher Education Authority in collaboration with Irish universities. Sixty full-time master’s or doctoral scholarships are awarded annually, covering a wide range of fields of study.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be domiciled outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/United Kingdom.
- Candidates must apply for admission to a relevant master’s or PhD program at an eligible higher education institution, following the institution’s admission procedures.
- A conditional or final offer of admission to the higher education institution must be obtained at the time of application, and a copy of the offer letter must be submitted.
- The offer letter should confirm the student’s acceptance as an international fee-paying student. Russian and Belarussian nationals are not eligible to apply due to ongoing geopolitical circumstances.
Benefits:
- Each Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship includes a stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time study at the master’s or PhD level.
- Host institutions are required to grant full fee waivers to scholarship recipients for the duration of their scholarship.
- Successful scholars are expected to commence their studies in September or October 2024.
Application Process:
- Prospective applicants should carefully review the call documentation to determine eligibility.
- An indicative version of the application form is provided for informational purposes.
- Applications must be submitted through the online portal, along with two uploaded references.
- It is advisable to submit applications well in advance of the deadline to avoid technical issues due to server traffic.
- Once submitted, applications cannot be altered.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 5pm (Irish time) on March 13, 2024
- Call Outcome: Late May or early June 2024
For further details and application guidelines, please visit the Official Webpage.
Don’t miss this opportunity to pursue your academic goals in Ireland with the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme 2024. Apply before the deadline on March 13, 2024.
