What the funding covers
- A €10,000 stipend for one year of full-time study.
- A full tuition-fee waiver from your Irish host institution for the year of the scholarship.
- 60 scholarships each year.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition fees for the scholarship year | Waived in full by your Irish institution |
| Living costs | The €10,000 stipend; budget extra, as it will not cover a full year alone |
| Proof of funds for your study visa: at least €10,000 for courses longer than eight months | You must show it when you apply for your visa |
| Private medical insurance | You, as it is compulsory for all non-EEA students in Ireland |
| Fees and living costs after the first year of a longer course or PhD | You, or other funding, as the scholarship lasts one year |
Who can apply
- A domicile of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK.
- A conditional or final offer for a master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD (NFQ level 9 or 10) at an eligible Irish higher-education institution.
- Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible, and previous GOI-IES holders cannot reapply.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union, the EEA countries outside the EU, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Russia and Belarus.
Documents you will need
- A conditional or final offer for a master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD (NFQ level 9 or 10) at an eligible Irish institution
- Transcripts, a CV and a personal statement explaining why Ireland fits your long-term goals
- Two references, which you upload yourself on the portal
- One application only per cycle
How to apply
- Apply to your Irish programme early so you hold an offer when the call opens.
- Submit the GOI-IES application on the Higher Education Authority's online portal. The 2026 call closed at 5 pm Irish time on 12 March 2026; the 2027 call has not been announced yet.
- Include your offer letter, transcripts, CV and personal statement, and upload two references yourself through the portal.
- In 2026, results were announced in early June.
Before you apply: things to know
- The award funds one year only; for a multi-year PhD it covers the first year.
- A €10,000 stipend will not cover a full year of Irish living costs; budget the difference.
- You need a university offer before you apply, so start your admission applications in the autumn.
Common questions
What does the selection panel look for?
Your academic record, your communication skills, your activities outside study, and a strong reason for choosing Ireland that fits your long-term goals.
Can I apply more than once?
One application per cycle, and anyone who has already held a GOI-IES scholarship cannot apply again.
When is the next call?
The 2027 call has not been announced yet. The 2026 call closed on 12 March 2026, with results in early June, so secure your Irish offer in the autumn before.