The applications are now open for the Ireland Government international Education Scholarship 2025(GOI-IES). The Ireland Government international education scholarship is a prestigious program for international students who want to study in Ireland. This scholarship supports international students who want to pursue a Masters, postgraduate Diploma or PhD at Irish universities. This program supports the high- caliber international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10(Masters, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland.
The Ireland Government international Education Scholarship 2025(GOI-IES).his scholarship is funded by the government and higher education institutions (HEIs) and is managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under this initiative, a total of 60 scholarships will be awarded for each year for one-year full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10. Applicants from any field can apply for this incredible opportunity to study in Ireland, the final-year students are also eligible to apply. The academic year begins in September or October 2025. Applications must be submitted online before the deadline through an eligible Irish HEI.
The Ireland Government international scholarship 2025 is an excellent opportunity for international students to receive world-class education while exploring Ireland’s rich heritage. A Government of Ireland international education scholarship consists of €10,000 for one-year full-time study. The awardees’ host higher education institute are required to give a full fee wavier to the awardees for the year of their scholarship. Successful scholars will be expected to commence their studies in either September or October 2025.
Eligible Universities
Following is the list of eligible universities for Ireland Government International Education Scholarship.
- Atlantic Technological University
- CCT College
- Dublin City University
- Dublin Business School
- Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
- Dundalk Institute of Technology
- Griffith College
- ICD Business School
- Independent College
- Mary Immaculate College
- Maynooth University
- Munster Technological University
- National College of Art and Design
- National College of Ireland
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- South East Technological University
- Technological University Dublin
- Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Galway
- University of Limerick
Scholarship Benefits:
- Living Allowance: This scholarship offers €10,000 stipend to selected scholars to cover their living expenses and other costs, making it easier for them to manage their expenses and allows them to fully focus on their studies.
- Tuition Wavier: Another great benefit of this scholarship is that recipients will get Full Tuition and registration fee. So, they don’t have to worry about tuition and registration fee.
Scholarship Duration:
- One year Only: The scholarship is valid for one academic year and cannot be extended.
- No Repeat funding: Recipients are not eligible to repeat for a second year.
Eligibility Criteria:
In order to be eligible for the Ireland Government International Education Scholarship 2025 program, you must:
- Applicants must have a domicile of origin outside EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- Candidates will first apply for admission to relevant masters, postgraduate diploma or PhD program offered by an eligible higher education institute as per that institution’s admission procedures.
- Applicants must have a conditional or final offer of admission to that higher education institute at the time of applying for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship and will require to submit a copy of same.
- Candidates who have previously held a GOI-IES scholarship are not eligible to apply.
Assessment Process:
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- A record of outstanding academic achievements.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Participation in extracurricular activities.
- A strong rationale for pursuing their study in Ireland that indicates how a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship would align with their longer-term goals.
How to Apply:
Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether they are eligible to apply or not.
Following are the steps to apply for the Ireland Government International Education Scholarship 2025.
- Apply to an Institution: Submit an application to an eligible Irish University.
- Check eligibility: The university will assess your eligibility for the program
- Meet GOI-IES Requirements: Make sure your program qualifies under the GOI-IES criteria (full-time, on-campus, at least one year).
- University Confirmation: The institution must confirm your acceptance under the GOI-IES scholarship program.
All the applications require two references to be uploaded by the applicants via online portal. It is recommended that candidates should apply well before the deadline, to avoid technical issues due to heavy server traffic. No applications will be accepted after the deadline passes. Note that no alteration can be done after application is submitted.
Deadline for GOI-IE: 5th March 2025.