The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on Monday, June 29, offering Nigerians the opportunity to pursue fully funded Master’s degrees at leading Irish universities.
The embassy disclosed this in a post on its official X account on Friday, stating that the programme is designed for early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana seeking to undertake a one-year Master’s degree in Ireland.
“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.
According to the embassy, interested applicants from Nigeria and Ghana can obtain detailed information on eligibility requirements and the application process through the official Ireland Fellows Programme portal.
To qualify, applicants must be resident nationals of Nigeria or Ghana, possess at least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower division, and have no fewer than three years of relevant professional experience.
The programme also includes the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights for Nigerian applicants, which supports Master’s studies in Law, Human Rights and Governance.
Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive scholarship package covering tuition fees, monthly living allowance, accommodation support, return airfare, visa expenses and health insurance.
Applications will open on June 29, 2026, and close on July 26, 2026. Interested candidates are expected to submit their applications through the official Ireland Fellows Programme website.
