The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, 2026, offering Nigerians the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year Master’s degree at leading universities in Ireland.
According to the embassy, the programme is designed for early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana seeking to advance their academic and professional careers through postgraduate education.
To qualify, applicants must be citizens and residents of Nigeria or Ghana, hold at least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower, and have at least three years of relevant work experience.
For Nigerian applicants, the programme also features the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, which supports Master’s studies in Law, Human Rights, and Governance.
The fully funded scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly living allowance, accommodation support, return flights, visa costs, and health insurance.
Applications open on June 29, 2026, and close on July 26, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official Ireland Fellows Programme portal.
