The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is giving an outstanding Ireland-Africa fellows Programme for you to pursuing higher studies at a prestigious higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland.
The Ireland-Africa award program is available for the citizens of Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe who are wishes to pursue a master’s degree program in Ireland.
Summary
Excellent opportunity for International application to study a fully-funded master program in Ireland.
User Review
( votes)Irish-Aid is managed by The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and aims to reduce poverty, hunger, and humanitarian need, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Why at this educational program? This program is giving you a chance to undertake your higher studies at a higher educational institute in Ireland along with outstanding funding facilities for your education and career development essentials.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Masters
- Award: Fully-funded
- Access Mode: Offline
- Number of Awards: Not given
- Nationality: International
- The program can be taken in Ireland
- Application Deadline: August 28, 2019
- Language: English
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Available for master’s degree program in the field of Agriculture, Health, Education, Human Rights, Computer Science, Engineering, Business and more at any university in Ireland.
- Admissible Criteria: Successful candidates must commence a new postgraduate course no sooner than August/September 2020.
- Have leadership abilities and aspirations, as well as a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country.
- Also, identified and selected two relevant courses from Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme Directory of Eligible Courses.
How to Apply
- The application process for this award is completed into three stages-
- Preliminary Application Stage1 – You have to enrol in a master’s degree program at any university in Ireland. Hence, for the grant, Candidates have to submit an application form with answering the question- why they wish to be considered for the award with no more than 200 words and send it to the Embassy of Ireland at the email address below-
- Ethiopia- [email protected]
- Kenya- [email protected]
- Malawi- [email protected]
- Mozambique- [email protected]
- Sierra Leone- [email protected]
- South Africa- [email protected]
- Tanzania- [email protected]
- Uganda [email protected]
- Zambia – [email protected]
2. Detailed Application Stage 2- The application for stage 2 will start from September 20 until October 18, 2019. In this stage, participants have to submit certified true copies of original documents. The document must include two recent passport size photo, transcripts, a letter from two academic referees on official letterhead with original signatures, and the language ability proof.
3. Interviews Stage 3- In this stage, the applicants will be called for an interview.
- Admission Requirement: The aspirants must hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognized higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 75% – i.e. a first-class honour, or second class honour, Grade.
- Language Requirement: Demonstrate the English language ability through the IELTS test.
Benefits: The program will be fully-funded for selected candidates. It will cover the course fees, flights, and accommodation and living costs.
Hello Maombi Olivier,
Here is an email of the embassy in Rwanda
[email protected]
Hello James,
The email address for Zimbabwe candidates is [email protected]
Hi
I can not see the email address for those in Zimbabwe. How can we apply?
Am highly interested in this scholarship.
I am from Rwanda and I have completed all undergraduate courses and I am waiting for graduation. Is it possible for me to apply ? Can you give me an email of the embassy in Rwanda? Thank you.
this scholarship is very reasonable and straight forward
Hello Robert Kulubya,
If you are a student from one of the eligible countries, then please contact on the email address given on “How to apply” section
Hello,
This is Robert.. does the scholarship consider applicants with hearing impairments?
Hello Saphy Bullu,
Sorry, this scholarship is only for a masters degree
is there a chance for post-doctorate studies?
Hello Gideon,
Yes, it is required
Hello Malak,
Only the students from the eligible countries (listed on the ‘Eligibility Criteria’ can apply.
Hello Meron,
Sorry but this program is only for masters studies not for PhD.
Hello Nimona Fufa,
This scholarship is only available for a masters degree program.
Should applicants must have applied at a University in Ireland before applying for the grant/scholarship?
Hello Gladys,
please find your Hospitality and Tourism Management scholarships on these links
https://scholarship-positions.com/tag/hospitality/
https://scholarship-positions.com/tag/tourism-management/
Am from Kenya,do you offer masters scholarship in hospitality and tourism management?
Hello Akosua Akuoku,
This scholarship is only available for citizens of the given countries on ‘eligible countries’ section.
Abdi Ahmed from ethiopia
Hi
I’m from Ghana and can I apply?
If yes, please kindly send me the link too. Thank you
Are there a PhD scholar Program,or only masters program ? I’m from Ethiopia
I want to pursue my PhD, is there any chance to apply?
I HIGHLY INTRESTED TO APPLY THIS SCHORALSHIP
it was so good
I am from libya can i apply
Hello Ijimbere,
Students from Rwanda and Burundi ae eligible for this program.
For Burundi, you may use this email address [email protected]
For Rwanda, you may use this email address [email protected]
Hello Warugaba pius,
To apply for this program, you must hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognized higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 75% – i.e. a first-class honour, or second class honour, Grade.
Hello, are students from Rwanda and Burundi eligible? If yes, what is the email address to which motivation letter should be sent?
Thank you,
I am a Ugandan partially a student, I have just completed my course but not yet graduated. I would like to inquire whether i am eligible to apply for a schorlarship
Hello Guya Joel,
This scholarship is not applicable to South Sudan candidates. But you can check out more scholarships on the link given below.
https://scholarship-positions.com/tag/south-sudan/
Are students from south Sudan allowed to apply for this scholarship? I’m only seeing Sudan. If yes through which embassy.