Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa 2024 Application

Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa 2024

Applicants from eligible African countries are invited to apply for the Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa 2024. The Africa Scholarship/Fellowship is open to applicants from Lesotho and Zimbabwe who will be commencing their master’s study at any higher education institution in Ireland for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Through the Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa funded by Canon Collins Trust, early to mid-career professionals from Lesotho and Zimbabwe, with leadership potential are given the chance to benefit from a prestigious, qualitative, and world-class education through the Ireland Fellows Programme and thereafter will contribute to capacity building. Selected students are offered the opportunity to undertake a one-year master’s level study at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland with a fully funded Master’s scholarship package for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Canon Collins Trust

Host Institution(s): Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Ireland

Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Master’s

Nationality: African Students

Eligibility for the Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa 2024:

Applicants must:

Be a resident national of one of the following countries: Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
Have a minimum of two or three years’ work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed program (s) of study, depending on the country (see the Guidance Note for Applicants).
Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognized higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first-class honor, or second-class honor, Grade 1 (in some cases a second-class honor Grade 2 may be accepted, if the applicant has sufficient directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2012 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
Not already qualify for master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a program at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a program at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2024/25.
Be applying to commence a new program at the master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2024.
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 programs 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 programs 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 2024-2025.

Fellowship/Scholarship Benefits:

University application fees
Tuition fees
Examination and other fees
Economy travel to and from your country of residence to Ireland;
Settling in allowance, book allowance, and study allowance
Accommodation
A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover other living expenses for you only and
The costs of an entry clearance (student visitor visa) application.

Method of Application for the Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa 2024:

Interested applicants for the Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa 2024 should click here or click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the official site to begin application.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2024.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa 2024