Ireland offers academic excellence equivalent to the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia. Ireland has worked progressively towards continuous improvement of their educational standards. The country has a deep value for education and that is prominent in the extremely high literacy rate of Ireland’s population in the world. Approximately 85% of Ireland’s population has gained education at the school level and two thirds of them have enrolled in higher education. If you want to learn more about Ireland’s education system then Study Abroad in Ireland is a complete guide for you!
Today let’s explore the scholarships in Ireland for Pakistani students.
Scholarships in Ireland for Pakistani Students
Irish scholarships are available for various degree programs for international students. The funding organization determines eligibility for the scholarships based on its requirements. Different sources such as the Government, the Higher Education Authority in Ireland, and private universities award scholarships to Pakistani students in Ireland.
1- Government of Ireland Post Graduate Scholarship
A government aided scholarship for qualified masters and doctoral candidates aiming to pursue research in any area.
- Non-EU international students with 60-70% scores in their Undergraduate degree.
- The student requires two reference letters and one academic supervisor
The award will be €27,500 per year with the following breakdown:
- A stipend of €18,500
- The fee to the host institution is €5,750
- Research expenses €3,250
2- Government of Ireland Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
This scholarship is granted to postdoctoral candidates with 60-70% scores. Two reference letters and one academic supervisor are necessary to pursue this fellowship program.
The grant can be from 1-2 years and includes the following:
- A stipend of €38,632 in the first year
- A stipend of €39,180 in the second year
- Research expenses of €5000/annum
3- Global Excellence Scholarships
This scholarship covers tuition fees and is worth €2000- €5000. The tuition fees can be reduced by gaining the offer during the first year of the postgraduate program.
4- Government of Ireland Education Scholarship
This Higher Education Authority has announced a scholarship program for non-EU students with brilliant academic backgrounds for one year. A total of 60 eligible candidates are invited to Ireland every year to study at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels.
This scholarship includes a complete waiver on the tuition fee and additional fees. Also a stipend of €10,000 for one year.
5- John Dillon Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy
Non-EU international students and EU international students both can avail of this scholarship in the field of Philosophy at PhD level. This scholarship includes more than €13,500 for an entire year with full tuition fee coverage.
6- The Grattan Scholars
European and non European students in the field of research can avail of this scholarship. The areas are Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, and Political Science. It awards students with €20,000 annual stipend and a complete tuition fee.
7- South Asian Student Scholarships
This scholarship is for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. It gives a 50% cut in tuition fees.
8- Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who have shown remarkable performance in academics. 60% scores in undergraduate provide €1000 deduction in tuition fees while 70% scores in undergraduate award students with a €1500 cut in tuition fees.
Conclusion
Ireland offers number of opportunities to EU and non-EU students to enroll themselves in Irish universities. Also, there are various scholarships in Ireland for Pakistani students to pursue higher education. Reach out to AK Consultants if you want to study in Ireland at an reasonable cost but are unsure of how to begin. We will help you in your application process and give you complete support to achieve your dream of studying in Europe!
FAQ’s
Ans: yes you can avail full scholarship in Ireland based on your academic background and choosen study program. There are several scholarships available in Ireland that provide a full waiver on tuition fees.
Ans: For Irish scholarship in the field of research is to have 60-70% grades in academics along with two reference letters and an academic supervisor.
Ans: You can study in some universities without IELTS on a scholarship and some require you to have an IELTS score. Irish universities also accept TOEFL, PET, Duolingo, and other language tests, you can check their requirements from their official websites.
