Government of Ireland Scholarship
Fully funds one year of a postgraduate Master's or PhD in Ireland, with a €10,000 stipend and full tuition waiver, for international students who already hold an offer from an eligible Irish university.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around March 12
Country
IrelandAbout the Government of Ireland Scholarship
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, administered by the Higher Education Authority, funds postgraduate study at Irish higher education institutions for international students, including a €10,000 stipend and a full waiver of tuition and registration fees. It is open globally, including to Pakistani applicants.
You need to secure a conditional or unconditional offer from an eligible Irish university before applying for this scholarship, since the application requires proof of that offer. Note that the award is generally structured as a one-year benefit, so confirm renewal terms directly if your program runs longer than a single year.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Genuinely full funding, tuition plus a real living stipend, not just a fee waiver
Open globally with no nationality restriction
Ireland offers an English-speaking EU study environment with a growing tech and pharma sector
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Ireland
Ireland's status as an English-speaking EU member state, combined with a strong technology and pharmaceutical industry presence, makes it an increasingly popular postgraduate destination with solid post-study work options.
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Secure an offer from an eligible Irish university first
Submit the HEA scholarship application through the official portal by the deadline
Await results, typically announced later in spring or summer
Application Timeline
Before applying
Secure University Offer
Around March 12
Scholarship Application Deadline
Spring/summer
Results
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Secure your Irish university offer well before the scholarship deadline, since you cannot apply without one
If your program runs longer than one year, confirm directly with your university and the HEA how funding works for subsequent years
Reach out to goi-ies@hea.ie directly if any part of the process is unclear for your specific situation
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
Yes, you need a conditional or unconditional offer from an eligible Irish institution before submitting your scholarship application.
The award is generally structured as a one-year benefit. Confirm directly with your university and the HEA how funding works if your program spans more than one year.
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Applications open Early in the year, following university offer - get your documents ready now.
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