Details about Ireland Fellows Programme - Africa 2025-26
Ireland Fellows Programme - Africa 2025-26 is offered for Masters degree in the field of Selected course of studies. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is Deadline varies. This scholarship is provided by Irish Aid and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, tuition fees + flights + accommodation + living costs . This scholarship is open for: Open to Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe nationals.
- Deadline: Deadline varies
- Scholarship value: Full Funding, tuition fees + flights + accommodation + living costs
The Ireland Fellows Programme is designed to provide early to mid-career professionals from eligible nations, who demonstrate leadership potential, with the opportunity to receive a prestigious, world-class, and high-quality education that supports capacity building. This program presents selected candidates with the chance to participate in a fully funded one-year master’s level program at a higher education institution (HEI) located in Ireland.
Eligibility for the Ireland Fellows Programme - Africa:
- Applicants must be resident nationals of the selected nations.
- Applicants must have a minimum of two or three years of work experience directly relevant to the proposed program of study.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognized higher education institution.
- Applicants must have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Applicants must not already qualify for master’s level or higher.
- Applicants must not be applying to a new program at the master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2025.
- Applicants must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
- Applicants must be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2025/2026.
Application Process:
- Interested candidates must first submit the Stage 1 application form.
- The candidates must also take the Duolingo English test.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in Stage 2 application level and thereafter Stage 3 for interview - if the candidate clears the earlier stage.
Value of the Fellowship:
- The selected candidates are awarded the following benefits:
- Fees,
- Flights,
- Accommodation,
- Living costs.
ARUHO JUDITH LILLIAN
Nasser Scholarship Expert
Hi ARUHO JUDITH LILLIAN,
Yes, this scholarship is still open for applications. Start applying for this scholarship by clicking the Apply Now button this will take you to the scholarship application page where you can find all the necessary details. You can also submit your application directly on that page. Start your application as soon as possible!
Henok Akmel Bonger
Nasser Scholarship Expert
Hi Henok Akmel Bonger,
Ethiopian students are eligible to apply for this scholarship, but it can only be used at institutions in Ireland. Click on the "Apply Now" button it will take you to the scholarship application page where you can find all the necessary details. You can also submit your application directly on that page. Start your application as soon as possible!
Bethelhem Tilahun
Maherah Fatima Scholarship Expert
Hi Bethelhem Tilahun,
As there is a higher demand and competition for fully funded scholarships I advise you to apply to various full and partially funded scholarships to increase your funding opportunities. Here is a list of Bachelors Scholarships for Ethiopian students you can refer to and apply for the ones you meet the eligibility requirements. Good luck with your applications!
Rebecca Nakazwe
Maherah Fatima Scholarship Expert
Hi Rebecca Nakazwe,
To apply for the Ireland Fellows Programme - Africa you must first fulfill the eligibility requirements which you can check by scrolling down the comments section. Once the requirements are met click the "Apply now" button to start the application. I hope this helps.
ADAOBI THELMA ONYEMAOBI
Nasser Scholarship Expert
Hi ADAOBI THELMA ONYEMAOBI,
Here is a list of Masters Scholarships for Nigerian students, you can use extra filters to find scholarships that fit your needs. Check the eligibility criteria for each scholarship and apply for the ones you’re eligible for. Good luck with your applications!