Apply for Fully Funded Scholarships at Higher Education Institution in Ireland. The deadline for this application is 31st August 2021.

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The Government of Ireland through the Department of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the Ireland Fellows Program-Africa Scholarship 2022/23 for eligible young Africans.

Also, the program is for young professionals in their early to mid-career path with leadership potentials to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building.

Summary:

The scholarship offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. The programme seeks to nurture future leaders, to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland.

Eligibility Criteria

To be in for Fully Funded Scholarships in Ireland 2022/23, applicants must meet the following requirements

• Have a minimum of two- or three-years’ work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed program of study, depending on the country (see the Guidance Note for Applicants).
• Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a program at master’s level or higher or be due to start a program at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2021/22.
• Likewise, be applying to commence a new program at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2021.
• Furthermore, 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.
• Similarly, have identified and selected three programs relevant to your academic and professional background from the Directory of Eligible Programs.
• Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiency required for all programs chosen.
• Moreover, must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Program on more than one previous occasion.
• Furthermore, be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2022/2023.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Eligible and qualified applicants for the Ireland Fellows Program -Africa Scholarship 2022/23 are to read the Applicant Guidance Note carefully before completing the application as eligibility criteria for each country may differ.

Also, applications are to be typed and submitted by email to the relevant Embassy of Ireland at the email address for each country.