Qualified local applicants are invited to apply for the Ministry of Finance managed annual SIDS Fellows Programme to study in Ireland. Fellowship deadline is Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:59PM.
The Ireland– SIDS Fellows Programme offers early to mid-career professionals from eligible Small Island Developing States (SIDS) the opportunity to undertake a fully funded, one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution in Ireland. Focused on nurturing future leaders and building in-country capacity to achieve national Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the programme contributes to building enduring positive personal and professional relationships with Ireland, promoting institutional linkages.
Study in Ireland SIDS Eligibility
To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2026s, applicants must:
- Be a national of one of the eligible SIDS countries and resident in one of the eligible SIDS countries, they can be a national of one country and resident in another, in the same region.
- Have a minimum three years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study.
- Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2014 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
- Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2025/26.
- Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2026.
- Be able to demonstrate the following: leadership abilities and aspirations; a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country; and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland.
- Have identified and selected three programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
- Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen.
- Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
- Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2026/2027.
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Scholarship Coverage
This fully funded scholarship includes:
- Programme fees
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Living costs
The study in Ireland SIDS Fellowship covers the recipient ONLY. Financial support or visas for spouses or dependents are not included within the scope of the programme.
Study in Ireland Application Process
Applications for the academic year 2026–27 are now open. The SIDS study Ireland fellowship application process has three stages:
- Preliminary Application
- Detailed Application
- Interviews
Please read the Applicant Guidance Note carefully before completing as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country.
All relevant information, applicant requirements, and the application form can be found at:
https://www.irishaidfellowships.ie/strands/ireland-sids-fellows-programme
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