2026 University College Dublin Scholarship (Government of Ireland)

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026 is currently open for high-achieving international students wishing to study at University College Dublin (UCD) and other eligible Irish institutions. This prestigious award is intended for one year of full-time postgraduate study at NFQ levels 9 or 10.

Scholarship Overview
Award Type: Fully Funded.
Stipend: €10,000 for one academic year to cover living costs.
Tuition: Full tuition and registration fee waiver provided by the host university (UCD).
Duration: One year (non-renewable).
Deadline: 12 March 2026, 5:00 PM (Irish Time).

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the 2026 cycle, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Nationality: Domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. (Note: Russian and Belarusian nationals are ineligible for this cycle).
University Offer: You must already hold a conditional or final offer of admission to an eligible full-time postgraduate program (Master’s, PhD, or Postgraduate Diploma) at UCD at the time of application.
Prior Awards: Must not have previously held a GOI-IES scholarship.

Application Process
The application is entirely online and must be submitted through the Official GOI-IES Application Portal.
Required Documents:
Proof of Admission: An official offer letter, offer email from the Admissions Office, or a screenshot of the applicant portal confirming an offer for 2026/27.
Two References: Must be uploaded directly via the online portal by the applicant.
Personal Statement: Used to demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and why you wish to study in Ireland.

Eligible Fields at UCD
While the scholarship is open to all academic disciplines, common fields for UCD applicants include:
Business & Management
Law
Science & Engineering
Social Sciences & Humanities

For specific institutional queries, you can contact UCD directly or email the program administrators at goi-ies@hea.ie