The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, 2026, giving Nigerians the opportunity to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland.
The embassy made the announcement through its official X account, stating that the programme is designed for early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana who wish to study a one-year Master’s programme at leading Irish universities.
The embassy said: “Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme opens on 29 June 2026! Apply for the opportunity to study in Ireland on a fully funded master’s scholarship.”
Eligible applicants must:
Be citizens and residents of Nigeria or Ghana
Have at least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower
Possess at least three years of relevant work experience
For Nigerian candidates, the programme includes the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, focusing on Master’s programmes in Law, Human Rights, and Governance.
The scholarship covers:
Tuition fees
Monthly living allowance
Accommodation support
Flight and visa expenses
Health insurance
Applications will open on June 29, 2026, and close on July 26, 2026. Interested applicants can apply through the Ireland Fellows Programme portal.

0 Comment about the Post: