The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) is a prestigious award for non-EU/EEA students seeking to study in Ireland. This scholarship offers a significant opportunity, with 60 places awarded annually across all Irish Higher Education Institutions. It is designed to support outstanding students who wish to pursue higher education in Ireland.
The scholarship covers the full tuition fee waiver and a stipend for one year of study. Stipend payments are made in two equal installments.
The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a €10,000 stipend for one year of study. Stipend payments are issued in two equal installments.
This scholarship is for non-EU/EEA students who wish to pursue higher education in Ireland. Applicants must be classified under the non-EU fee rate and have a confirmed offer of admission to an eligible programme at UCD.
First, secure an offer of admission to an eligible programme at UCD. Then, prepare and submit your scholarship application through the designated portal by the deadline. Early application for your UCD programme is recommended.
The scholarship application period opens on 29 January 2026 and closes on 12 March 2026. Results are typically announced in June 2026.
Information regarding specific career outcomes or curriculum details is not provided for this scholarship programme. The scholarship is awarded to outstanding students for higher education in Ireland.