Government of Ireland Scholarships
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Government of Ireland Scholarships
Applications for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) for 2026/27 are NOW OPEN!
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship for non-EU/non-EEA students in Ireland. There are 60 places awarded across all Irish Higher Education Institutions each year.
Key dates and funding for GOI-IES
| Application open date (2026/27) | 29th January 2026 |
| Application closing date | 12th March 2026 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Funding provided | Full tuition fee waiver and €10,000 stipend for one year. |
| Eligible programmes | UCD Eligible Programmes 2026/27 |
For those interested in applying for this award, early application to your programme of study is strongly encouraged.
FAQs
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Am I eligible?
Eligible students must be:
- On the non-EU fee rate.
- From a non-EU/non-EEA country.
- Hold an offer to study at UCD on one of the eligible programmes*. Scholarship applications without an active offer to study on an eligible programme will not be considered.
*UCD Eligible programmes 2026/27
How do I apply?
To apply for the GOI-IES award, you must firstly hold an offer to study at UCD. As such, early application to your intended programme is strongly encouraged*.
For details regarding the scholarship application, including an indicative application form to help candidates prepare, can be found on the dedicated GOI-IES webpage.
Further information about the 2026 GOI-IES cycle is available on the GOI-IES webpage, so please refer back to this website for up-to-date information.
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is administered by the Irish Higher Education Authority (HEA). All queries regarding the application process should be directed to: goi-ies@hea.ie.
*During peak scholarship competition windows, we experience a significant surge in applications. Consequently, processing delays may occur. While we strive to review programme applications and return decisions promptly, we cannot guarantee that all admissions applications will be processed prior to the scholarship application deadline.
What is the duration of the scholarship?
The duration of the scholarship is 1 year only.
Successful recipients will receive a full tuition fee waiver, including any registration charges, for one year of study and a €10,000 stipend payment.
The stipend payment is payable in two equal instalments at the beginning of the Autumn and Spring terms.
What are the key dates and deadlines for scholarship applications?
Applications
- Opening date: 29th January 2026
- Deadline to Apply: 12th March 2026
Results Announcement
- Results are typically released in June each year
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship includes:
- Full fee waiver for one academic year of study
- €10,000
One of the best things about coming to UCD for me has been meeting amazing like-minded people who I can already call friends just a month in.
Anamta Atiq, Indian, Global Excellence Scholar, Law
One of the best things about coming to UCD for me has been meeting amazing like-minded people who I can already call friends just a month in.
Anamta Atiq, Indian, Global Excellence Scholar, Law
One of the best things about coming to UCD for me has been meeting amazing like-minded people who I can already call friends just a month in.
Anamta Atiq, Indian, Global Excellence Scholar, Law
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