Ireland Fellows Programme

Fully funded Master’s scholarship opportunity in Ireland for eligible applicants from Nigeria and Ghana through the Ireland Fellows Programme.

This programme supports emerging leaders and professionals to pursue a one-year master’s degree at leading universities in Ireland. It is designed for candidates with leadership potential and a strong interest in contributing to development in their home countries.

Funding includes: full tuition, monthly living allowance, accommodation support, return flight tickets, visa costs, and health insurance.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must be Nigerian or Ghanaian resident nationals, hold at least a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2), and have 3 years of relevant work experience.

For Nigerian applicants, the programme also includes the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, which is especially relevant for study interests in Law, Human Rights, and Governance.

Application window: opens on 2026-06-29 and closes on 2026-07-26.

Applicants should review the country-specific guidance, confirm eligibility, and submit the Stage 1 application through the official portal once applications open.