Call for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)2025 applications is open now!!!
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) program supports high-caliber international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD) in Ireland. The program is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions (HEIs) and managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10. Successful scholars will be expected to commence their studies in either September or October 2025.
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Assessment process
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- a record of outstanding academic achievement
- excellent communication skills;
- participation in extracurricular activities, for example, humanitarian work, politics, arts, or sports;
- 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.
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Applications will be shared with the relevant higher education institutions, who will check them for eligibility and shortlist them based on alignment with institutional strategic objectives. The shortlisted applications will then be assessed by an independent panel of assessors. Full details of the assessment process are included in the 2025 Call document.
List of Eligible Universities Under the GOI-IES 2025 Program
- 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
The Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships is not just a financial aid program; it’s a gateway to a world-class education in a country known for its rich cultural heritage and academic excellence. Seize this opportunity, explore new horizons, and let this scholarship pave the way for your academic success in Ireland. Embark on your journey to academic excellence with the Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships in 2025.
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- A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship consists of a stipend amounting to €10,000 for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10.
- The awardees’ host higher education institutions are required to give a full fee waiver to the awardees for the year of their scholarship.
Eligibilities
- In order to be eligible for a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, applicants must have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom
- Candidates will first need to apply for admission to a relevant master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD program offered by an eligible higher education institution as per that institution’s admission procedures.
- Applicants must have a conditional or final offer of admission to that higher education institution at the time of applying for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship and will be required to submit a copy of same.
- Prospective candidates who have previously held a GOI-IES scholarship are not eligible to apply.
- In the context of the continued aggression of Russia in Ukraine, Russian and Belarussian nationals are not eligible to apply.
Application Process
- Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether they are eligible to apply.
- Applications must be submitted via the online portal.
- All applications require two references to be uploaded by the applicants via the online portal.
- It is recommended that candidates submit their applications well before the deadline, to avoid technical issues due to heavy server traffic on the respective day.
- Applications cannot be submitted once the deadline has passed. No alterations can be made to an application once it has been submitted.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025 (4 Days Remaining)
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