Ireland Government Scholarships 2025-2026 are now open, offering international students the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in Ireland with financial support. This prestigious scholarship provides a yearly stipend of €22,000 to help cover living expenses, along with tuition fee coverage of up to €5,750 per year, including non-EU fees. Additionally, scholars receive €3,250 per year to support research-related expenses.
This scholarship is a fantastic chance for students to advance their education in a world-class academic environment while receiving financial assistance. The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Program is a well-known national program funded by the Department of Education and Skills and managed by the Council. It is a unique scholarship in Ireland that supports postgraduate students and adds to other funding options available for higher studies in the country.
Benefits of the Ireland Government Scholarships 2025
- Full tuition fees are covered.
- €10,000 per year for living expenses.
- Registration fees are included.
- Study at Ireland’s top universities.
- Meet new people and experience Irish culture.
Eligibility Criteria for the Ireland Government Scholarships 2025
To apply for this scholarship in any field, applicants must meet these requirements:
Language: Must be proficient in English.
Eligible Countries: Open to all countries.
Academic Qualifications
- Must have a first-class or upper second-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
- If final undergraduate results are pending, a conditional scholarship offer may be given.
- If the applicant does not have the required bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is needed.
- The decision on eligibility by the Council is final.
Previous Applications:
Applicants cannot have had two unsuccessful applications in this scholarship program before.
Degree Requirement:
- Must be a new student for the degree they are applying for.
- Must have received formal acceptance from the relevant department or school.
Previous Scholarships:
- Those applying for a research master’s must not currently hold or have held a similar Council Postgraduate Scholarship.
- Those applying for a PhD must not currently hold or have held a Council Postgraduate Scholarship unless it was for a research master’s.
Residency Requirements:
- Applicants fall into two categories based on nationality and residency.
For Category I, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state or Switzerland.
- Have lived in an EEA country or Switzerland for at least 3 out of the last 5 years before October 1st.
Required Documents
- Latest resume (CV)
- Current passport
- Official acceptance letter from a recognized Irish institution
- Educational transcripts and certificates
- Personal statement (Statement of Purpose)
- Recommendation letters
- Recent passport-size photograph
List of Approved Universities
- Athlone Institute of Technology
- College of Computing Technology, Dublin
- Cork Institute of Technology
- Dublin Business School
- Dublin City University
- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology
- Dundalk Institute of Technology
- Galway Business School
- Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
- Griffith College, Dublin
- ICD Business School, Dublin
- Independent College, Dublin
- Institute of Technology, Carlow
- Institute of Technology, Sligo
- Institute of Technology, Tralee
- Letterkenny Institute of Technology
- Limerick Institute of Technology
- Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
- Maynooth University
- National College of Art and Design, Dublin
- National College of Ireland, Dublin
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Technological University for Dublin
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Limerick
- Waterford Institute of Technology
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Ireland Government Scholarships 2025 Details
| Host Country | Ireland |
| Managed By | Higher Education Authority |
| Study Level | Master, PhD |
| Eligibility | International students |
| Program Period | 1- 2-year research masters, 3-4 year PhD program |
How to apply for the Ireland Government Scholarships 2025?
- Ensure you meet the requirements, including an admission offer from an approved Irish university.
- Collect all necessary papers like your passport, academic transcripts, CV, statement of purpose, and admission letter.
- Fill out the online form on the official Ireland Government Scholarships website.
- Attach all required documents, including your conditional or final admission offer.
- If shortlisted, be ready for interviews or provide more details.
Deadline
The deadline for international students to apply for the Government of Ireland Scholarships 2025 is March 5, 2025.