The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) fund 60 students from outside Europe each year for one year of master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD study in Ireland.
The 2026 call has closed. Its deadline was 5pm Irish time on March 12, 2026, and results came in early June. The 2027 call has not been published yet.
What the scholarship covers
A stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time study
A full tuition fee waiver from the host university or college for that year
Who can apply
Applicants must have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, and hold a conditional or final offer of admission to an eligible Irish higher education institution when they apply.
Previous GOI-IES scholars cannot apply again, and Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible. Check with your chosen institution that your course qualifies.
How selection works
The Higher Education Authority looks for outstanding academic results, excellent communication skills, extracurricular activity such as humanitarian work, politics, the arts or sport, and a strong reason for studying in Ireland that fits your long-term goals.
Institutions check and shortlist applications against their own priorities, and an independent panel then assesses the shortlist.
How to apply
First apply to your course and secure an offer. Then submit one scholarship application through the online portal before the deadline, with two references uploaded by you. Applications cannot be changed once submitted.
Questions go to [email protected]; course questions go to the institution.
