The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will officially open on June 29, offering qualified Nigerians the opportunity to pursue fully funded Master’s degree programmes at top universities in the country.
The announcement was made on Friday via the embassy’s official X account, where it invited eligible candidates to apply for the prestigious scholarship designed for early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana.
“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 the embassy, the Ireland Fellows Programme provides successful applicants with the opportunity to undertake a one-year Master’s degree at leading higher institutions in Ireland while enjoying comprehensive financial support.
It advised prospective applicants from Nigeria and Ghana to obtain full details of the programme, including eligibility requirements and application procedures, through the official Ireland Fellows Programme portal.
To qualify, applicants must be citizens and residents of either Nigeria or Ghana, possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower division, and have at least three years of relevant professional work experience.
The embassy also announced the return of the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, a special scholarship available exclusively to Nigerian applicants seeking Master’s degree programmes in Law, Human Rights and Governance.
Successful candidates will receive full tuition funding, monthly living stipends, accommodation support, return airfare, visa expenses and health insurance throughout the duration of their studies.
The application portal will remain open from June 29 to July 26, 2026, with interested candidates expected to complete and submit their applications through the official Ireland Fellows Programme website.
Applications open on Monday, June 29, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Ireland Fellows Programme portal.
