Scholarship
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
The GOI-IES programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 in Ireland. It is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions.
About this scholarship
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) is offered by Higher Education Authority (HEA) for study in Ireland at master, phd and diploma level. The award is valued at 10000 EUR stipend plus full tuition fee waiver, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive 10000 EUR stipend plus full tuition fee waiver. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master, phd and diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: Non-EU/EEA.
Eligibility
Applicants must have an offer or conditional offer to study at an Irish higher education institution at the master's, postgraduate diploma, or PhD level.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-12. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master, phd and diploma
Nationality requirements
Non-EU/EEA
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Higher Education Authority (HEA)
- Study destination
- Ireland
- Award
- 10000 EUR stipend plus full tuition fee waiver
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master, phd and diploma
- Nationality
- Non-EU/EEA
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-03-12
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-09