Ireland Fellows Programme 2026/27 Fully Funded Master Scholarships Application Now Open

Application is now invited for most worthy Ireland Fellows Programme 2026/27 fully funded master scholarship to study one-year master degree in best quality Irish higher education institutions. Fellow programme has been sponsored by Government of Ireland with a mission to offer best quality education to the next generation leaders of Ireland.

Scholarship to students from developing countries of the world in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Small Island Developing State (SIDS) and meritorious leadership as well as returnee students willing to work and serve in the country upon graduation.

Key Points:

Host Country: Ireland

Duration of Program: One year

Type of Scholarship: Master's Degree

Fully Funded: Yes

Initial Application Closing Date: July 25, 2025

Stage 2 Closing Date: October 17, 2025

Financial Support

The fellows will be funded fully with:

Tuition fees

Economy international airfare

Accommodation in a hotel

Monthly allowance

Health cover

Application and visa fee

Areas of Study:

Areas of study are priority development areas such as:

Agriculture

Health

Education

Human Rights

Computer Science

Engineering

Business

Partner Colleges:

Irish partner colleges of institutions and universities under the scheme are:

Trinity College Dublin

University College Dublin

University College Cork

University of Galway

Dublin City University

Maynooth University

University of Limerick

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

And other Irish higher education institutions

Requirements:

One of the participating countries above

No master's degree yet

English language competence

Ready to go back to their respective homelands upon verification

Attachments to Supply:

Academic documents and transcript

Referee reports (two)

Copy of passport

Report of IELTS (where required)

Current CV

Current passport photo

Open call and leadership-and-development-driven, Ireland Fellows Program open application and public call for scholars from all parts of the globe from homelands ready to work through quality training acquisition globally.