Applications are now open for the Ireland Fellows Program 2025-2026, providing a fantastic opportunity for international students to pursue a fully funded one-year Master’s degree in Ireland. This prestigious scholarship is targeted at early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential, offering them a chance to gain a world-class education at an Irish higher education institution (HEI).
Ireland's capital is Dublin, and its currency is the Euro. According to the Ireland Higher Education Authority, more than 35,000 international students studied in Ireland in the 2022/23 academic year. The Ireland Fellows Program, fully funded by the Government of Ireland, covers tuition fees, flights, accommodation, meals, and living expenses. The scholarship duration ranges from 10 to 16 months. For more details, see below.
This Blog Includes:
- Details About Ireland Fellows Program 2025-2026
- Host Country: Ireland
- Duration of Fellowship: One Year
- Program Type: Master’s Degree Program
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Key Points About the Irish Fellows Program
- Encourages Gender Equality: The program promotes equal opportunity and welcomes diversity.
- Development Policy: Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.
- Goal: Fellows are expected to return home to apply their new skills and contribute to their countries' development.
Fellowship Duration
- Start Date: August or September 2025
- Duration: 10 to 16 months
Financial Benefits
The program covers:
- Full Tuition Fee
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Living Costs
- Monthly Stipend
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Eligible Fields
Fields include, but are not limited to, Agriculture, Health, Education, Human Rights, Computer Science, Engineering, and Business. A full list can be found in the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
Eligible Countries
- Ireland Fellows Programme Asia: Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
- Ireland Fellows Programme Latin America: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela.
- Ireland-SIDS Fellows Programme (Small Island Developing States): Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Cook Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
- Ireland Fellows Programme Africa: Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- South Africa: Kader Asmal Fellowship
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be from an eligible country.
- Must meet the English language requirements.
- Must not hold a Master’s degree before.
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Required Documents
- One recent passport-sized photograph.
- Copy of graduation certificate.
- Copy of academic transcripts.
- Two recommendation letters.
- Copy of identity page of the passport.
- IELTS score report.
- CV.
How to Apply for the Ireland Fellows Program 2025
Applicants must apply through the official website. Be sure to read the application requirements specific to each country. Official links are provided below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE IRELAND FELLOWS PROGRAMME AFRICA
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE IRELAND FELLOWS PROGRAMME SIDS
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE IRELAND FELLOWS PROGRAMME LATIN AMERICA
