Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
€10,000 stipend and full tuition fee waiver at Irish higher education institutions
Scholarship Overview & FAQs
Government of Ireland Scholarships
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) program supports high-achieving non-EU students who wish to study in Ireland for one year. It is highly competitive and covers the full cost of study.
Coverage & Financial Benefits
- Stipend of €10,000 for one year of study
- Full waiver of university tuition and registration fees
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Must be a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country
- 2Must have an offer of admission from an eligible Irish university
- 3Must show exceptional academic records and personal leadership goals
Required Application Documents
- Admission offer from an Irish HEI
- Two academic references
- Detailed personal statement outlining international cooperation
Host University
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UKThe University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world’s second-oldest university in continuous operation. It grew rapidly from 1167, when Henry II prohibited English students from attending the University of Paris. After escalating conflict between students and the Oxford townspeople, some Oxford academics fled northeast to Cambridge, where they established the University of Cambridge in 1209. The two universities share many common features and are jointly referred to as Oxbridge.
View Admission GuideApplication Process
- Step 1Apply for admission to an eligible Irish Higher Education Institution.
- Step 2Once you receive an offer or expression of interest, submit the scholarship application online via the Higher Education Authority (HEA) portal.
- Step 3The HEA announces the 60 scholarship winners globally.