The Ireland Fellows Programme is an annual scheme provided by the Irish Government. It is aimed at mid-career professionals from participating countries.
The fellowship offers eligible students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s programme at a a higher institution in Ireland.
What’s in the fellowship?
The award covers:
- programme fees,
- flights,
- accommodation and
- living costs.
Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months.
Who is eligible
To be considered for the Ireland Fellowship Program, you must be from any of the following countries:
- Angola
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti
- Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Lesotho, Liberia
- Malawi, Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia, Zimbabwe
In addition to being from an eligible country, you should normally meet the criteria below:
1. Have a minimum of two or three years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study.
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience).
It must have been awarded in 2012 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
3. Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher.
4. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the 2023/24 academic year.
5. Be applying to start a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2024.
6. Be able to demonstrate the following:
- leadership abilities and aspirations;
- a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country;
- and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland.
7. Have identified and selected three programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
8. Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes you chose.
9. Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
10. Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the 2024/2025 academic year.
Ready to apply?
Please apply through the Ireland Fellowship Africa application link.
Deadline
Application for this fellowship programme will close on 30 July 2023.
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