Nigeria, Ghana Get Opportunity to Study Free in Ireland on Fully Funded Scholarship

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering Nigerians and Ghanaians the opportunity to study for a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland.

The embassy disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Friday, stating that the programme is open to early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana seeking to pursue a one-year Master’s degree at top Irish universities.

“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,” the embassy stated.

According to details released by the embassy, eligible applicants must be resident nationals of Nigeria or Ghana, possess 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 fellowship includes the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, which focuses on Master’s programmes in Law, Human Rights and Governance.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly allowance, accommodation stipends, flight and visa costs, as well as health insurance.

Applications will open on June 29, 2026, and close on July 26, 2026. Interested applicants are expected to submit their applications through the Ireland Fellows Programme website.

From Monday, June 29, 2026, apply here: https://irelandfellows.africa/

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.

The Ireland Fellows Programme is a unique opportunity for young professionals from Nigeria and Ghana to develop their skills and knowledge in Ireland. The programme is designed to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between Ireland and these two countries.

The programme has been successful in the past, with many alumni going on to become leaders in their respective fields. The Ireland Fellows Programme is a great opportunity for young professionals to develop their skills and knowledge in a world-class university, and to make a meaningful contribution to their communities.

The Ireland Fellows Programme is open to early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana. The programme is designed to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between Ireland and these two countries.

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has a long history of promoting cultural exchange and cooperation between Ireland and Nigeria. The Ireland Fellows Programme is an important part of this effort.

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet certain criteria. These criteria include:

• Being a resident national of Nigeria or Ghana
• Possessing at least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower
• Having at least three years of relevant work experience
• Meeting the programme’s academic and professional requirements

The scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly allowance, accommodation stipends, flight and visa costs, as well as health insurance. This means that successful applicants will not have to pay any fees or expenses related to the programme.

The Ireland Fellows Programme is a great opportunity for young professionals to develop their skills and knowledge in a world-class university, and to make a meaningful contribution to their communities.