Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship 2025 (GOI-IES) applications are now open! This prestigious scholarship invites international students to pursue Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD programs at leading Irish universities. Fully funded by the Irish Government and Higher Education Institutions (HEI), the GOI-IES Scholarship offers 60 one-year scholarships for full-time study in Ireland. Open to students from any field, this opportunity begins in September or October 2025. Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply. Submit your application online before the deadline and embark on your academic journey in Ireland!
The Ireland Government GOI-IES Scholarship will cover:
The GOI-IES program provides scholarships to international students from non-EU/EEA countries to study full-time in Ireland for a minimum of one year. It includes a €10,000 stipend for living expenses and a full fee waiver for tuition and other registration costs at eligible Irish higher education institutions.
The scholarship provides a €10,000 stipend to assist with living costs and a full fee waiver for one year of study. It does not cover travel expenses or study materials.
No, the scholarship is only available for one year of study and cannot be extended.
No, online degrees are not eligible. The scholarship is intended for full-time, in-person courses at eligible Irish higher education institutions.
Applicants must first apply and receive an offer for an eligible program at an Irish higher education institution. After securing an offer, they can apply for the scholarship through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) website. Specific application procedures and deadlines are outlined in the call document available on the HEA website.
Selection is based on:
– Academic excellence.
– Personal statement demonstrating the benefit of studying in Ireland.
– Potential to contribute to society and the relationship between Ireland and the applicant’s country.
Detailed criteria are provided in the call document on the HEA website.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and your course accepts GOI-IES scholars, you can apply. It’s advisable to confirm with your institution whether they accept GOI-IES scholars for your specific course.