{"id":1031,"date":"2026-01-28T21:34:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thementorscircle.com\/blogs\/post\/from-january-29-international-students-can-apply-for-irelands-euro-10000-stipend-plus-full-fee-scholarship"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:34:48","slug":"from-january-29-international-students-can-apply-for-irelands-euro-10000-stipend-plus-full-fee-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thementorscircle.com\/blogs\/post\/from-january-29-international-students-can-apply-for-irelands-euro-10000-stipend-plus-full-fee-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"From January 29, International Students Can Apply for Ireland\u2019s \u20ac10,000 Stipend + Full Fee Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Overview<\/a>
\n What is GOI-IES?<\/a>
\n Scoring<\/a>
\n Eligibility<\/a>
\n Indicative Form<\/a>
\n FAQs<\/a>
\n How to Apply<\/a>
\n How we can help<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n If you happen to speak to our counsellors, you will often hear about this scholarship
\n well before applications officially open<\/strong>. That is not by chance.\n <\/p>\n

\n Our experience tells us how exceptionally competitive<\/strong> the GOI-IES is \u2014 and how much preparation it truly requires.
\n Having guided students through Ireland\u2019s education system for over 17 years<\/strong>, we know that strong applications are rarely built at the last minute.\n <\/p>\n

\n The opportunity we refer to is the
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\n Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
\n <\/a> \u2014
\n a Government-funded scholarship managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), aimed at high-calibre international students.\n <\/p>\n

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Stipend<\/div>\n
\u20ac10,000<\/div>\n
for one academic year<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Tuition<\/div>\n
100% waived<\/div>\n
tuition + registration waived<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Awards<\/div>\n
60<\/div>\n
global scholarships (2026\/27)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n The scholarship covers one year of full-time, in-person study<\/strong> at NFQ Level 9 or 10
\n (Master\u2019s, Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD). It is not automatically extendable beyond one academic year
\n (some universities may extend the fee waiver for 3-semester courses, but the stipend remains \u20ac10,000).\n <\/p>\n

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\n Applications open:<\/strong> January 29, 2026
\n Deadline:<\/strong> March 12, 2026 (5pm Irish time)
\n Results expected:<\/strong> Early June 2026
\n Course start:<\/strong> September \/ October 2026\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n Important for Indian students:<\/strong> The \u20ac10,000 stipend is a contribution toward living costs, and it is
\n unlikely to cover all expenses<\/strong>. You should plan additional funds\u2014especially for accommodation and initial
\n settling costs. Stipends are typically paid in instalments via the university, so having buffer money for the first few weeks is crucial.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n What makes GOI-IES truly different is its selection logic: it is not a \u201cgood marks = scholarship\u201d scheme.
\n A large portion of the score comes from your personal statement<\/strong> and references<\/strong>\u2014and how convincingly you show
\n long-term value for Ireland and your home country.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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What is the GOI-IES Scholarship?<\/h2>\n

\n GOI-IES supports outstanding international students to study in Ireland and build long-term academic and professional ties with the country.
\n It is designed for full-time, in-person study at NFQ Level 9 or 10<\/strong> (Master\u2019s \/ PG Diploma \/ PhD).\n <\/p>\n

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Government-backed<\/h3>\n

A Government-funded scholarship managed by the HEA and delivered through Irish higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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One academic year<\/h3>\n

Funding is for one year of full-time, in-person study. Some HEIs may extend the fee waiver<\/em> for longer courses.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Merit-led selection<\/h3>\n

Assessed by an independent panel. Your academic profile matters, but the personal statement and references carry major weight.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n How your application is scored (this is where most students lose marks)\n <\/div>\n
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You are scored out of 100:<\/p>\n