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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)

Government of Ireland, managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) · Checked

GOI-IES gives non-EU students one year of funding for a master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD at an Irish higher education institution. It includes a EUR 10,000 stipend and a full fee waiver.

Deadline: 2026 call closed; the deadline was 5pm (Irish time) 12 March 2026, with outcomes in early June 2026. The HEA has not yet published the 2027 call.
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FundingFully funded
LevelMaster's, PhD
Study inIreland
SubjectsAll subjects at eligible Irish higher education institutions

What it covers

  • Stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time study
  • Full tuition fee waiver for the year of the scholarship

Who can apply

  • Domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK (Pakistani students qualify).
  • A conditional or final offer for a master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD (NFQ level 9 or 10) at an eligible Irish higher education institution.
  • Not a previous GOI-IES holder.
  • Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible.
  • Selection is based on academic record, personal statement and references.

Note: the award covers one year only. For a longer PhD you must fund the remaining years yourself or through other sources. Apply for admission early, because proof of an offer must be uploaded with the scholarship application.

How to apply

  1. Get an offer from an eligible Irish higher education institution.
  2. Complete the GOI-IES online application when the call opens.
  3. Upload proof of admission and arrange two references through the portal.
  4. Submit before the deadline. You cannot edit the application afterwards.
  5. Outcomes are announced in early June, and winners confirm their place with the Irish institution.

Documents you usually need

  • Proof of admission (conditional or final offer)
  • Two references
  • Online application form with personal statement
  • Academic transcripts
Official page

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.