# Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships – Fee Waiver + €10,000 Stipend

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- Published: 2026-08-07T09:00:00+00:00
- Author: Scholarship Nations Team

_Last reviewed: September 28, 2026, against the official scholarship sources listed
below._

**Current status:** The Higher Education Authority (HEA) lists the 2026 call as 
closed (the deadline was 12 March 2026). The HEA has not yet published dates for
the next call on its scholarship page, so check that page regularly. Because you
need an offer of admission before you can apply, the best preparation is to apply
to Irish universities well ahead of the call.

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme
supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at master’s, postgraduate
diploma or PhD level in Ireland. Each year, 60 scholarships are awarded across Irish
higher education institutions.

This scholarship is particularly attractive because it combines a full tuition fee
waiver with a €10,000 stipend for one year of study.

## Scholarship Benefits

 * A full tuition fee waiver, including registration charges, for one year of full-
   time study
 * A €10,000 stipend for the year

The host institution provides the fee waiver, while the stipend is part of the Government
of Ireland programme managed by the HEA. The scholarship lasts one year only and
cannot be extended.

## Eligibility Criteria

 * Your domiciliary of origin must be outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United
   Kingdom
 * You must already hold a conditional or final offer of admission from an eligible
   Irish higher education institution for a full-time programme at NFQ Level 9 (
   Master’s/Postgraduate Diploma) or Level 10 (PhD)
 * You must not have previously received a Government of Ireland International Education
   Scholarship

Only programmes that lead to a higher education award on the Irish National Framework
of Qualifications at levels 9 or 10 are eligible.

## Application Timeline

 * **2026 call (closed):** deadline 12 March 2026 at 5pm Irish time, with outcomes
   expected in early June 2026
 * **Next call:** not yet announced on the HEA page at the time of review

Calls have followed a similar annual pattern, but never assume dates. Read the call
document on the [HEA website](https://hea.ie/policy/internationalisation/goi-ies/)
when the next call is published.

## How to Apply

 1. First secure an offer of admission from an eligible Irish higher education institution.
 2. Once you have the offer, submit your scholarship application through the official
    GOI-IES online portal.
 3. Upload the required documents, including your offer letter and other supporting
    materials as specified in the call documentation.

Applications without a valid offer from an eligible institution will not be considered.

## Tips for Applicants

 * Apply early for admission to Irish universities so that you have an offer in 
   time for the scholarship deadline.
 * Prepare a strong personal statement that clearly explains your academic goals
   and how studying in Ireland will benefit your future career and home country.
 * Carefully read the official call document and FAQs before starting your application.

**Official website:** [https://hea.ie/policy/internationalisation/goi-ies/](https://hea.ie/policy/internationalisation/goi-ies/)

_Disclaimer: Always confirm the latest call documentation, eligible institutions,
and deadlines on the official Higher Education Authority website._

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