Scholarship
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
The GOI-IES programme supports high-calibre international students for one year of full-time study at Irish higher education institutions. It provides a full tuition fee waiver and a €10,000 stipend for living costs.
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 Full tuition fee waiver + €10,000 stipend, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition fee waiver + €10,000 stipend. 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
Non-EU/EEA students with a conditional or final offer of admission to an eligible Irish higher education institution.
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
- Full tuition fee waiver + €10,000 stipend
- 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: 2026-10-23