Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland is currently accepting applications for Ireland Fellows Programme for SIDS 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland -Ireland Fellows Programme for SIDS
The Ireland Fellows Programme for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) offers fully funded master’s degree scholarships in Ireland for emerging leaders from eligible Small Island Developing States. The programme aims to strengthen leadership, build national capacity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and foster long-term partnerships with Ireland through higher education and professional development.
Benefits of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland -Ireland Fellows Programme for SIDS
- The Fellowship covers the recipient only. Financial support or visas for spouses or dependents are not included within the scope of the programme.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland -Ireland Fellows Programme for SIDS Requirements
To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2027, applicants must also:
- 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 2015 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 2026/27.
- Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2027.
- 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 2027/2028.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
26 July, 2026
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