Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) 2025 for study in Ireland

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) offers scholarships to high-calibre international students to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland. The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions and managed by the Higher Education Authority, with 60 scholarships awarded each year for one year of full-time study. Successful scholars receive a stipend and a full fee waiver at their host institution for the year of the scholarship.

Stipend (€10,000) and full tuition fee waiver for the year of study

Applicants must be domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and must have an offer of admission to a relevant master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD program at an eligible Irish higher education institution.

Applications submitted via the online portal; two references required; ensure offer of admission is included.