Are you thinking of studying abroad and searching for a way to get a full scholarship that does not involve the usual destinations of the US, UK, and Canada? You could look at options in Europe where a number of countries are wooing students by offering them full scholarships that cover annual stipend, tuition, and research expenses. One of these is the Government of Ireland which is granting fully funded scholarships to foreign students for the 2026 intake.
The scholarships are available for both European Union and non-European students and support studies in Ireland at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, including MS programs to PhD. The closing date for applications is March 12, 2026.
Selected candidates under the programme will be given an annual stipend of 19, 000 euros ((approximately Rs 20 lakh). Along with that, the scholarship will pay the tuition fees up to 5, 750 euros (approximately Rs 6 lakh) per year, including non EU fees, and there will be research support of 3, 250 euros (Rs 3.40 lakh) per annum.
The scholarship is available for a broad spectrum of fields, including science, technology, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences, thus students from various academic backgrounds are eligible to apply.
Many Irish institutions have become members of the programme. Here is a list of some universities and institutes where students are graduating from: Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University College Cork, University of Limerick, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland Galway, Dublin City University, Technological University Dublin, and several Institutes of Technology in Ireland.
Applications for the Ireland Government Scholarship 2026 can only be made through the official scholarship online portal. Actually, it is advised that applicants carefully study the eligibility criteria, course requirements, and institution guidelines before completing the application.
The program provides extensive financial aid and the chance to study at top, ranking Irish universities, thus giving students a great stepping, stone to fully funded international education in 2026 through the route of scholarship.
