2024-25 Fully Funded Irish Government Fellowship Program for Africans

Notice: Application Window for the Fully Funded Irish Government Fellows Program for Africans, Ireland 2024-25**

We are pleased to announce the opening of the application window for the Fully Funded Irish Government Fellows Program for Africans for the academic year 2024-25. Below are the key details and requirements for this prestigious program:

Key Information

– **Funding:** Fully covered
– **Eligibility:** Open to international students and all master’s applicants
– **Eligible Courses:** A wide range of programs across various departments and faculties at the host institution

Program Overview

The Ireland Fellows Program offers early- to mid-career professionals from eligible countries an exceptional opportunity for advanced education and capacity building. The fellowship provides full funding for a one-year master’s program at an accredited Irish higher education institution. This comprehensive support includes tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and living costs. Eligible master’s programs typically commence in August or September and last between 10 and 16 months, depending on the specific course.

The program is committed to promoting diversity, equal opportunity, and gender respect. It aligns with SDG 16, which aims to create effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Application Deadline

– **Deadline:** DEC 30, 2024

Eligible Courses

The fellowship supports a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to:
– Agriculture
– Health
– Education
– Human Rights
– Computer Science
– Engineering
– Business

### Eligible Countries

Applicants must be nationals of one of the following countries:
– Angola
– Burundi
– Democratic Republic of the Congo
– Djibouti
– Eritrea
– Eswatini
– Ethiopia
– Kenya
– Lesotho
– Liberia
– Malawi
– Mozambique
– Nigeria
– Rwanda
– Senegal
– Sierra Leone
– Somalia
– South africa
– Sudan
– Tanzania
– Uganda
– Zambia
– Zimbabwe

### Scholarship Benefits

The fellowship offers the following benefits:
– Full tuition coverage
– Return flights
– Housing and subsistence stipends
– Health insurance
– Additional allowances

### Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Fully Funded Irish Government Fellows Program, applicants must:
– Be a resident national of one of the eligible countries listed above.
– Review the Applicant Guidance Note carefully, as eligibility criteria may vary by country.
– Complete the three-stage application process:
– **Stage 1:** Preliminary Application
– **Stage 2:** Detailed Application
– **Stage 3:** Interviews
– If shortlisted, candidates must take an English language test, typically the IELTS, unless they already possess a valid IELTS certificate from 2022 or later with the required score.
– Have a minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience (requirements vary by country).
– Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), typically awarded in 2012 or later.

### Application Procedure

To apply:
1. Carefully read the Applicant Guidance Note, as eligibility criteria may differ.
2. Follow the three-stage application process:
– **Stage 1:** Preliminary Application
– **Stage 2:** Detailed Application
– **Stage 3:** Interviews
3. Selected candidates will need to complete an online Duolingo English Test and, if necessary, an IELTS exam, unless they already have a valid IELTS certificate from 2022 or later.

To begin your application, please click on the link for the Fully Funded Irish Government Fellows Program for Africans, Ireland 2024-25.

For further information and to apply, visit [https://www.irishaidfellowships.ie/strands/ireland-fellows-programme-africa].