Ireland Fellows Programme are now | Accepting Applications For ASIA 2025-26
📄 Fellowship Name: Ireland Fellows Programme
📆 Duration: 10 to 16 months, starting August or September each year
🔵 Mode: Full-time, on-campus
💰 Stipend: Fully funded (includes programme fees, flights, accommodation, and living costs)
⏳ Deadline: Specific deadlines vary by country, typically several months before the start of the programme
🏛️ Organization: Irish Government, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
🗺️ Countries Eligible: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
🌐 About Organization:
The Ireland Fellows Programme is fully funded by the Irish Government and is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The Programme aligns with the Irish Government’s commitments under various international strategies and policies. It aims to nurture future leaders, develop in-country capacity to achieve national Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and build positive relationships with Ireland. The Programme promotes gender equality, equal opportunity, and welcomes diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from minority or disadvantaged groups.
🚀 About Fellowship:
The Ireland Fellows Programme is designed for early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries who have leadership potential and wish to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers all essential expenses, including programme fees, flights, accommodation, and living costs. The eligible master’s programmes start in August or September each year and run for 10 to 16 months, depending on the specific programme.
The Fellowship’s goals are to help fellows develop skills and knowledge that will support their home countries’ development and to foster enduring positive relationships with Ireland. Graduates are expected to return home and contribute to capacity building and leadership in their respective fields.
🏆 Benefits:
- Fully funded master’s level programme in Ireland
- Coverage of programme fees, flights, accommodation, and living costs
- Opportunity to study at prestigious Irish higher education institutions
- Development of leadership skills and professional networks
- Contribution to home country’s capacity building and development goals
- Promotion of positive personal and professional relationships with Ireland
🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Ireland Fellows Programme – Asia award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: Be a resident national of Vietnam, Cambodia, or Lao PDR.
- Work Experience: Have a minimum of two years (Vietnam) or three years (Cambodia and Lao PDR) of substantial work experience directly relevant to the proposed programme(s) of study.
- Academic Qualification: Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e., a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted with substantial directly relevant work experience). The qualification must have been awarded in 2013 or later (within the last 12 years).
- Master’s Level: Not already hold or be currently undertaking a master’s level qualification or higher.
- Programme Start: Be applying to commence a new master’s level programme in Ireland no sooner than August 2025.
- Demonstrated Abilities: Show leadership abilities and aspirations, a commitment to achieving the SDGs within their own country, and a commitment to building positive relationships with Ireland.
- Programme Selection: Identify and select three programmes relevant to their academic and professional background from the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
- Proficiency: Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all chosen programmes.
- Previous Applications: Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme more than once before.
- Fellowship Coverage: The Fellowship covers the recipient only. Financial support or visas for spouses or dependents are not included.
📝 Application Process:
The application process for the Ireland Fellows Programme consists of three stages:
- Stage 1: Preliminary Application
- Stage 2: Detailed Application
- Stage 3: Interviews
Applications will only be considered if all eligibility criteria are met. Applicants should carefully check that they meet the criteria before requesting application information.
Application Information:
Before applying, read the Applicant Guidance Note carefully, as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country.
- Stage 1: Fill out the preliminary application form.
- Stage 2: Submit a detailed application if shortlisted from Stage 1.
- Stage 3: Attend interviews if shortlisted from Stage 2.
All applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and have selected appropriate programmes from the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
For more detailed information and to access application documents, visit the official Ireland Fellows Programme website.
