Study in Ireland Scholarship: Government of Ireland and Institution-Supported Scholarships for Indian Students
With every passing year, Ireland is becoming one of the prime hubs for international education for Indian students. ApplyBoard findings also noted that, by enrolling 17.8% more students during 2022-2023, Colorado was all set to become Ireland’s largest international student base. On top of this, as Ireland continues to attract Indian students, the various scholarships provided by the Irish government and its higher education institutions should be realized. These scholarships offer financial support and add value to studying in Ireland even more.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students who are interested in studying at masters and doctoral levels in Ireland. Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships for 2021 have been enabled to be available through the Government of Ireland’s commitment to international education with Irish higher education institutes in this venture. All applications and awards will be administered through the Higher Education Authority in Ireland. For full-time study, either at masters or PhD level, scholarships of up to 1 year’s duration are awarded. ANN:.
Offer of admission: To receive any grant from this scholarship, an offer of admission from an eligible institution in Ireland is mandatory. This will be €10,000 for one year, carrying a full remission of the fee for the scholarship holder.This annual scholarship, allowing for applications to start in January, provides a remarkable opportunity for Indian students to advance their studies in Ireland.
Institution-wise Scholarships
Other than the scholarships that the government can avail of, most of the universities and colleges in Ireland have their scholarship models based on merit, which are even open to Indian students. Below are their details:
1. Trinity College Dublin:
Trinity College Dublin offers Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships, and their value is in parts, ranging between €2,500 and €5,000. The grants are based on merit and are applied to the payment of tuition fees. They can be granted for non-business and non-computer science researchers. India Undergraduate Scholarships can also be availed of by qualifying, to the same extent as the first-year tuition fee of non-STEM programs. The value is up to €5,000.
2. University College Dublin (UCD):
UCD conducts a Global Excellence Scholarship for non-EU students enrolling in a course during the September intake. Applicants should have obtained or been conditionally offered to study for an approved course at UCD. For the case of postgraduate students who are successful for this scholarship, the deadline will be February 28, 2024, while for undergraduate it will be March 31, 2024. The scholarship is directly discounted or credited to the successful candidates against their tuition fees.
3. National College of Ireland:
International scholarships come in three forms at the National College of Ireland. Undergraduate students with a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 receive an automatic scholarship of €2,000. Postgraduate students are eligible for scholarships between €2,000 and €4,000, depending on age and merit. For MSc in Entrepreneurship and MSc in Artificial Intelligence (for business students only), students get a waiver in tuition fees of €5,000.
4. University of Galway
Global Achievement Scholarships for 2024/2024 for undergraduate students will receive a reduction of €2,000 in the first year of tuition fees. The fully funded Hardiman Scholarship awarded by the university to PhD applicants is open for application with immediate effect for 2024. The Shannon College of Hotel Management, part of the University of Galway, has launched the High School Star competition to offer scholarships of a value of €6,000 for Indian students.
5. Technological University of the Shannon (TUS):
TUS provides merit scholarships to international students in the range of €1,000 to €4,000. There are several other universities and colleges in Ireland that offer similar merit-based scholarships, roughly to the tune of between €1,000 and half of the tuition fee. Information and details regarding such scholarships can be found on the individual websites of those universities or colleges.
Other Scholarships
Apart from these institution-based scholarships, there are also other avenues for non-EU, including Indian, students to secure funds for studying in Ireland. These include the following.
Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Scholarships
European Union Erasmus+ Program
Application Process for Scholarships
The application procedure for scholarships in Ireland is variant, scholarship to scholarship. However, in most cases, scholarships require an application form alongside the processing of the following from students.
A duly filled application form from the applicant
Academic transcripts
Letter(s) of recommendation
A personal statement
In addition, test requirements may include an English proficiency test, such as the IELTS or TOEFL.
