Ireland Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Nigerians
The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, giving qualified Nigerians the opportunity to pursue fully funded Master’s degrees in Ireland. According to the embassy, the programme is designed for early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana seeking to undertake a one-year postgraduate programme at Irish universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly living allowances, accommodation support, health insurance, as well as visa and travel expenses, making it a fully funded study opportunity. To qualify, applicants must be citizens and residents of Nigeria or Ghana, hold at least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower division, and possess a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
For Nigerian candidates, the programme also includes the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, which supports studies in fields such as Law, Human Rights and Governance. The embassy encouraged interested applicants to review eligibility requirements and application guidelines through the official Ireland Fellows Programme portal before applying. Applications will open on June 29, 2026, and close on July 26, 2026. For more information and application details, prospective candidates can visit the official Ireland Fellows Programme website.
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