Administered By: Higher Education Authority (HEA) & Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
€10,000 Direct Living Stipend for one study year + 100% Full Tuition Fee Waiver provided by host Irish Higher Education Institution
Final Year of Undergraduate Degree, Master’s (Taught or Research), or PhD (1 Year)
High-achieving non-EU/EEA international students who have received an offer of a place at an accredited Irish higher education institution.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
Final Year of Undergraduate Degree, Master’s (Taught or Research), or PhD (1 Year)
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
High-achieving non-EU/EEA international students who have received an offer of a place at an accredited Irish higher education institution.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to 24 Mar 2027.
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