The prestigious Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) 2026-2028 are now open for applications. This program is funded by the Government of Ireland and managed by the Higher Education Authority. It offers outstanding non-EU students the opportunity to pursue Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or Ph.D. degrees at top Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Each year, 60 scholarships are awarded to high-achieving international students.

🔆 Host Country
✅ Ireland

🔆 Funded By
✅ Government of Ireland (GOI-IES Program)

🔆 Managed By
✅ Higher Education Authority (HEA), Ireland

🔆 Degree Level
✅ Master’s Degree
✅ Postgraduate Diploma
✅ Ph.D.

🔆 Scholarship Coverage
✅ Fully Funded (Tuition + Stipend Support)

🔆 Benefits
✅ €10,000 stipend for one academic year (paid via host university)
✅ Full tuition fee waiver
✅ No registration fees for the scholarship year
✅ Access to world-class research facilities
✅ Opportunity to join Ireland’s global academic network

🔆 Duration of Support
✅ €10,000 stipend is awarded for one academic year only
✅ Tuition waiver may be extended by the university (if program duration exceeds one year)
✅ Stipend amount remains fixed

🔆 Participating Universities

Students can apply to recognized Irish Higher Education Institutions, including:

✅ Trinity College Dublin
✅ University College Dublin
✅ University College Cork
✅ University of Galway
✅ University of Limerick
✅ Dublin City University
✅ Maynooth University
✅ Technological University Dublin
✅ Atlantic Technological University
✅ RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
✅ National College of Art and Design

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Must be a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland, and the UK
✅ Must apply for a full-time Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or Ph.D. program
✅ Must hold a conditional or final offer letter from a participating Irish university
✅ Must demonstrate strong academic excellence

❌ Not Eligible:
✅ Previous GOI-IES scholarship recipients
✅ Russian and Belarusian nationals (currently restricted)

🔆 How to apply
✅ Apply through the official GOI-IES online portal
✅ Separately apply for admission to your chosen Irish university
✅ Upload all required documents on the scholarship portal
✅ Arrange and upload two reference letters
✅ Review application carefully before final submission
✅ Submit before the official deadline (late applications not accepted)

🔆 Require documents
✅ Completed online application form
✅ Valid passport copy
✅ Academic transcripts and degree certificates
✅ Conditional or final offer letter from Irish university
✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
✅ Personal statement
✅ Two recommendation letters

🔆 Deadline
✅ Application Opens: 29 January 2026
✅ Application Deadline: 05 March 2026 (5:00 PM Irish Time)