Scholarships

Irish Aid Fellowship Programme

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The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early- to mid-career professionals from eligible countries with leadership potential to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, high-quality education that contributes to capacity building. It 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. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months.

The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes gender equality, equal opportunity, and welcomes diversity. Our Development Policy is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which focuses on building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. We encourage applications from the broadest possible base. The Programme welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and those who belong to minority or disadvantaged groups. We aim to increase the representation of female applicants and those whose gender identity does not align with the traditional male/female binary.

The Programme aims to nurture future leaders, develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals, and build positive relationships with Ireland.

The Programme is designed to support graduates upon their return home, enabling them to utilise the skills they develop and contribute to capacity building in their home countries, ultimately becoming part of the next generation of leaders in their respective fields. It is also envisaged that they will contribute to building enduring positive personal and professional relationships with Ireland, promoting institutional linkages.

For more information: https://irishaidfellowships.ie/strands/ireland-fellows-programme-africa.html