Ireland has four scholarship options on our list, and all of them are aimed at postgraduate study. Three are listed as fully funded, and one is listed as full or partial. If you are a Pakistani student finishing a bachelor's degree and want a Master's or PhD in Ireland, this is the set to read. If you want an undergraduate place, none of these entries describe one.
The table below covers every scholarship. Click a name to open its full guide.
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships | Full / Partial | Varies, check official site |
| Government of Ireland Scholarship | Fully funded | Around March 12 |
| Ireland Fellows Programme | Fully funded | 26 July |
| Ireland Masters Fellows Programme 2027 | Fully funded | Varies, check official site |
Fully funded routes to an Irish postgraduate degree
Three entries are listed as fully funded, and they differ more than the labels suggest.
Government of Ireland Scholarship
The Government of Ireland Scholarship is the most concrete entry in the data. It funds one year of a postgraduate Master's or PhD in Ireland, with a €10,000 stipend and a full tuition waiver. The condition that matters: you must already hold an offer from an eligible Irish university. That means the university application comes first and the scholarship application second. The deadline is listed as around March 12, and the status is Opening Soon. Because the date is approximate, check the official site before you plan around it. See the full details page.
Ireland Fellows Programme
The Ireland Fellows Programme is a fully funded scholarship from the Irish Government for one year of postgraduate study in Ireland. It is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade under the Irish Aid programme. The deadline is listed as 26 July and applications are marked as open. This is the entry with the clearest, firmest date, so it is the one to check first if you are reading this with time running short. Read the full details.
Ireland Masters Fellows Programme 2027
The Ireland Masters Fellows Programme 2027 is a fully funded fellowship for international students doing Master's level studies in Ireland. The deadline varies, and no status is given, so confirm everything on the official site. More on the full details page.
The broader government scholarship with full or partial funding
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships are described as a program for international students pursuing higher education in Ireland. Funding is listed as full or partial, and the deadline varies. Our source says specific details are currently unavailable from the official site, so treat this entry as a pointer rather than a plan. Check the full details page and the official website for what the current round actually offers.
Which Irish scholarship suits a Pakistani applicant
For most Pakistani students the fully funded entries are the ones worth your time, because the data shows no partial option that comes with firm numbers. Of those, the Government of Ireland Scholarship gives you the most to plan around: a stated stipend, a tuition waiver, and a rule that you need a university offer first. The Ireland Fellows Programme has the firmest deadline. The Masters Fellows Programme 2027 is Master's only, which helps if you have no interest in a PhD.
Two things apply across the board. Deadlines for two entries vary, so do not rely on a number from a blog post, including this one. And every entry is for postgraduate study, so a bachelor's degree should be complete or close to complete when you apply.
Getting your documents ready for Irish applications
Start with the offer letter if you are aiming at the Government of Ireland Scholarship, since it is the one hard requirement we can see in the data. Gather your transcripts, degree certificates, identity documents and references early, because attested copies from Pakistani institutions can take time. Our documents checklist lists what scholarship committees usually ask for, and the general scholarship guide explains how the process works across countries.
Frequently asked questions
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Ireland on this list?
No. The entries describe postgraduate study, meaning Master's or PhD level, or higher education in general for the broader government program.
How much does the Government of Ireland Scholarship pay?
It carries a €10,000 stipend and a full tuition waiver for one year of postgraduate study.
Do I need a university offer before applying?
For the Government of Ireland Scholarship, yes. You must already hold an offer from an eligible Irish university.
When is the Ireland Fellows Programme deadline?
It is listed as 26 July. Confirm it on the official site before you apply.
Why do some deadlines say they vary?
The official information for two programs does not give a fixed date, so you need to confirm the current one on the official site.
Where to go next
Open the individual guides linked above for each scholarship's details, and use the official websites to confirm deadlines, eligibility and the application route before you submit anything.