The deadline for the 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) was March 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Irish time). Applications are now closed for this cycle.Scholarship OverviewReward: A €10,000 stipend for one academic year and a full tuition and registration fee waiver provided by the host institution.Total Awards: Approximately 60 scholarships are awarded …
The deadline for the 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) was March 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Irish time). Applications are now closed for this cycle.
Scholarship Overview
Reward: A €10,000 stipend for one academic year and a full tuition and registration fee waiver provided by the host institution.
Total Awards: Approximately 60 scholarships are awarded annually.
Eligible Levels: Master’s (taught or research), Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD programmes (NFQ Levels 9 or 10).
Academic Year: For students commencing their studies in September or October 2026.
Key Post-Deadline Dates
Outcome Notification: Successful applicants are expected to be notified in early June 2026.
Official Ceremony: An award ceremony for the GOI-IES scholars is planned for spring 2027.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
Residency: Open to students from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Admission Status: Applicants were required to have a conditional or final offer of admission from an eligible Irish Higher Education Institution (HEI) at the time of application.
Documentation: Required two references and a personal statement demonstrating academic achievement and leadership potential.
For further details or updates on future cycles, you can visit the Official GOI-IES Application Portal managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
