Are you a changemaker with leadership potential and a passion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? The Ireland Fellows Programme 2026 is your gateway to a fully funded, one-year Master’s degree in Ireland, covering tuition, flights, accommodation, and living expenses! This prestigious fellowship empowers early to mid-career professionals from developing countries to study at world-class Irish universities, grow their leadership skills, and return home to drive sustainable change. Host Country: Ireland Study Location: Europe Category: Master’s Scholarships | Fellowships Eligible Countries: Select African nations (see list below) Duration: 10 to 16 months Deadline: Not Specified Scholarship Worth: The Ireland Fellows Programme aims to: Nurture future leaders Angola Burundi Democratic Republic of Congo Djibouti Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Kenya Lesotho Liberia Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe To qualify, you must: Be a resident and national of one of the eligible countries listed above Full tuition for any eligible master’s programme Return economy airfare Accommodation in Ireland Monthly living allowance Health insurance and student support services Stage 1 – Preliminary Application Stage 2 – Detailed Application (for shortlisted candidates) Stage 3 – Interview (final stage) Language Tests Required: Online Duolingo English Test after Stage 2 IELTS Test (unless already held) after interviews Pro Tip: Start preparing early for the IELTS exam, even if you’re a fluent English speaker! Why You Should Apply This is more than a scholarship, it’s a transformational leadership opportunity. Build global connections, earn a world-class degree, and return home empowered to make lasting change.Ireland Fellows Programme 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s Degree | Open to African Countries
Quick Overview
Full Tuition
Round-trip Flights
Accommodation
Monthly Living StipendProgramme Goals
Build in-country capacity aligned with SDG goals
Strengthen international ties with Ireland
Equip professionals to return and drive development in their home countriesEligible Countries (Africa)
Eligibility Criteria
Have 2–3 years of relevant work experience (depending on your country)
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum GPA 3.0) awarded in 2013 or later
NOT hold or be studying for a Master’s degree currently
Demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to SDGs, and willingness to strengthen ties with Ireland
Be ready to begin a Master’s programme in August or September 2025What the Scholarship Covers
Application Process (3 Phases)