Ireland Fellowship Programme

Early- to mid-career professionals from eligible countries who show leadership promise can get a prestigious, world-class, high-quality education through the Ireland Fellows Programme. This helps build their skills.It gives some students the chance to go to a higher education school (HEI) in Ireland for a year and get their master’s degree for free.

These foreign fellowships will help people who are disabled, from a minority group, or from a disadvantaged background. People who are women or don’t know what their gender identity is can apply to be Ireland fellows.

The award pays for the course fees, flights, housing, and daily living costs. Each year, master’s programmes that meet the requirements start in Ireland in August or September. The length of the plan varies from 10 to 16 months.

People who want to can get a master’s degree in a wide range of subjects, including health, human rights, computer science, and engineering. The goal of this programme is to improve building ability and create future leaders who will work towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Program’s goals are to educate and train future leaders, make it easier for countries to reach their SDG goals, and improve ties with Ireland. Through the skills they learn, the programme hopes to help graduates build up their home countries’ abilities so that they can become the next generation of stars in their fields when they return home.

The Ireland Fellowship Programme wants to help graduates by giving them these kinds of skills, so they can help build up their home countries’ economies. In this way, they become the next generation of leaders in their own areas.

The goal of the Ireland Fellows Programme 2025–26 is to develop leaders and build good ties around the world. It gives workers in the beginning to middle stages of their careers the skills and information they need to help their home country grow. This programme not only pays for everything, but it also helps with a lot of different types of studies, like business, education, and farming.

The Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa wants to build good ties with Ireland, educate and train future leaders and help African countries reach their SDG goals. Through the skills they learn, the programme hopes to help graduates build up their home countries’ abilities so that they can become the next generation of stars in their fields when they return home. Also, it is hoped that they will help build long-lasting, good personal and professional relationships with Ireland, which will encourage connections between institutions.

Ireland Fellowship Programme for the academic year 2025-26 Specifics

The country hosting the event is Ireland.
Sponsored by: Irish Aid, Department of Foreign Affairs
Academic Level: Masters I
nstitution(s): Irish higher education institution
The duration of the programme is between 10 and 16 months.

Advantages of the Ireland Fellows Programme for the year 2025-26:

Obtain a stipend to cover initial costs associated with settling in.
Receive a monthly living stipend of Euro 700.
Accommodation will be available from September to May.
Obtain a payment ranging from Euro 800 to Euro 1000 for housing during the third trimester.
Obtain a compensation and departure stipend.
Acquire hands-on experience and cultivate valuable expertise.
Participate in extracurricular activities, undergo training, and engage in voluntary work.

Courses Available: 

Health
Agriculture
Education
Human Rights
Science of computers
Business
Engineering and other subjects.

Necessary Documents:

Filled-out application.
Curriculum vitae (CV) updated.
Certificate of Bachelor’s degree in copy form.
transcripts from academic institutions.
Evidence of English language ability (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).
Two recommendation letters.
a statement of purpose describing motives and career ambitions.
Copy of valid passport.

See: Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance 2025 Helmut-Schmidt Programmes

How Can anyone Apply for the 2025–2026 Ireland Fellows Programme?

Verify Eligibility
Get the necessary paperwork ready.
Fill out the application.
Send in your application; get ready for interviews.
Track the Status of Your Application

Deadline for the Ireland Fellows Programme:

Phase 1: Initial application: Available July 1, 2024; closes July 28, 2024.
Phase 2: Comprehensive application: Available from September 23, 2024 to October 18, 2024.
Interviews are stage three.

To Apply

Ireland Fellows Programme