Government of Ireland, managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA)
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026 is a fully-funded scholarship from Government of Ireland, managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Ireland. Deadline: March 2026.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- Ireland
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition fee waiver plus EUR 10,000 stipend for one year
- Deadline
- March 2026
- Host countries
- Ireland
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom Academic Requirements You need a conditional or final offer of admission to a master's, postgraduate diploma, or PhD programme (NFQ Level 9 or 10) at an eligible Irish higher education institution. Strong academic performance is expected. Nationality Requirements Your domiciliary of origin must be outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. EU/EEA, Swiss, and UK citizens are not eligible.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver including all registration charges for one year
- EUR 10,000 stipend for living expenses (accommodation, food, daily costs)
- Access to Irish research facilities and academic resources
- Available at any eligible Irish higher education institution
- All academic disciplines are eligible at NFQ Level 9 or 10
- International recognition through a Government of Ireland-branded scholarship
Important Dates & Deadlines
March 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.