Ireland opens scholarship applications for Nigerians Monday

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering Nigerians a chance to earn a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland.

In a post on its X account on Friday, the embassy said the programme is designed for early- and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana who wish to pursue a one-year Master’s degree at leading Irish universities.

“Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme open on 29 June 2026! Apply for the opportunity to study in Ireland on a fully funded Master’s scholarship,” the embassy stated.

Interested applicants can find eligibility requirements and application details on the official Ireland Fellows Programme portal.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a resident national of Nigeria or Ghana.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2).
• Have at least three years of relevant work experience.

The scholarship covers a one-year Master’s programme at participating Irish universities, providing an opportunity for professionals to gain internationally recognized qualifications while studying in Ireland.