A golden opportunity has just opened for Nigerian graduates as the Government of Ireland announces its fully-funded postgraduate scholarship programme, offering up to €34,000 per year to successful candidates. The scheme, managed by Research Ireland, is designed to attract the brightest minds across the world—including Nigeria—into Ireland’s universities for cutting-edge research.
The scholarship covers a generous €25,000 yearly stipend, up to €5,750 in tuition fees (with an additional €4,000 for non-EU nationals), and €3,250 for research costs. According to details published by Research Ireland, the programme funds both Master’s and PhD degrees across all disciplines, from sciences and engineering to arts and social sciences.
Applications officially opened on September 11, 2025, with the deadline for Nigerian applicants set for October 23, 2025. After that, shortlisted candidates will go through a rigorous international peer-review process. Only the very best will be picked—success rates over the past five years have averaged just 18%.
Lens News gathered that the scholarship is not just about funding but also prestige. Recipients are seen as future global research leaders, often going on to shape policy, science, and innovation in their home countries and beyond. Nigerian academics say this could be a massive game-changer for young talents eager to pursue international exposure without the burden of tuition and living costs.
In the words of one Nigerian education advocate: “This scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. With €34,000 yearly support, even students from modest backgrounds can dream of studying abroad without worrying about money.”
The awards officially kick off on September 1, 2026, but all eyes are already on the October deadline. For thousands of ambitious Nigerian graduates, the race has begun. Will you be among the next set of global scholars Ireland is betting on?
Click here to apply now: https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/government-ireland-postgraduate/
