Goverment of Ireland Scholarships Programme 2013-14

Scholarship Description:

Goverment of Ireland Scholarships Programme 2013-14 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Government of Ireland in Partnership with the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) funded Scholarships for Non-EEA Countries’ Students to Pursue Master’s and PhD Programme in Ireland 2013-2014

Study Subject(s): Scholarships may be approved for study across all disciplines.
Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing master’s and PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: Government of Ireland and the higher education institutions (HEIs).  
Scholarship can be taken at: Ireland

Eligibility: Government of Ireland International Scholarships will be awarded to high caliber higher education students from non-EEA countries to study in Ireland for a period of one year.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students from non-EEA countries can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Government of Ireland International Scholarships scheme was established under the provisions of the Government’s International Education Strategy, 2010–2015. It will be operated in the higher education sector and funded in partnership between the Government and the higher education institutions (HEIs). The scholarship scheme is part of the implementation of the Programme for Government which indicated that the Government would “develop cultural and diplomatic links with emerging markets including a scholarship scheme”. Government of Ireland International Scholarships will be awarded to  high caliber higher education students from non-EEA countries to study in Ireland for a period of one year.  The scholarships will highlight Ireland’s strengths as a centre of international education, promote links with priority countries and strengthen the internationalization strategies of HEIs. Scholarships will be branded as prestigious awards reflecting the core messages about Ireland as a centre of international education.  It is expected that for every scholarship winner, awareness will be raised of Ireland among many more potential students and staff.  Scholarships must be regarded as highly desirable and value adding to individuals’ subsequent lives and careers.

Number of awards offered:  It is expected that a total of 22 scholarships will be funded from the HEA in the academic year 2013/2014.

Duration of award: The scholarship may be for the final year of an undergraduate programme, a one year taught masters programme or for one year of a research programme (research masters or PhD programme).

What does it cover? 
The HEA will award a scholarship fund to the student (through the HEI that the student is attending) amounting to €10,000 for one study year.  This fund is directed at covering student costs and living expenses. The HEI will be required to give a FULL fee waiver to the student for the scholarship year (i.e. tuition fee and registration charge are waived).  This is the  minimum  matching funding  requirement that institutions will be required to make to the scholarship programme.

Selection Criteria: The panel will consider the extent to which proposed scholarships meet the  criteria of 2013/2014scholarships as outlined above,  the  HEI’s own applications and assessment processes, as well as the HEI’s own internationalization strategy and track record.  The evaluations process will also give consideration to institutional and geographic spread subject to quality considerations.

Notification: The HEA will advise HEIs of the outcome of the evaluation process by Friday, 8thFebruary 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your application till 12^th December 2012.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

Goverment of Ireland Scholarships Programme 2013-14 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.