The Ireland Fellows Programme has announced a post-graduate scholarship programme on humanities for Nigerians.

The programme, solely for Nigerians, provides funded one-year master’s level study at a higher education institution in Ireland in areas of law, human rights and governance.

The Irish government backs the scholarship programme. Entries are open until July 30, 2023, and will be for the 2024-25 academic year.

According to a statement on its website, the programme is “to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals, and to build positive relationships with Ireland”.

Part of the eligibility requirements include a bachelor’s degree with first-class or second-class (upper division) from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution. Applicant must reside in Nigeria and not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher.

Two years of substantial work experience directly relevant to the applicant’s proposed programme(s) of study is vital.

The programme was established in honour of Roger Casement, an Irish human rights activist, who spent some of his early working life in Calabar, Nigeria.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – Casement Fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2024, applicants must:

  • Be a resident national of Nigeria.
  • Have a minimum of two 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 2012 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 2023/24.
  • Be applying to commence a new programme at 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 programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from the Casement Fellowship 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 2024/2025.

Eligible Countries: 

Nigeria

Eligible Courses: 

Masters programmes at Irish higher education institutes in the areas of Law, Human Rights and Governance.

Benefits

  • The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months.

Application Procedure:

Please read the Applicants Guidance Note carefully before completing as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country.

The application process consists of three stages:

  • Stage 1   Preliminary Application;
  • Stage 2   Detailed Application;
  • Stage 3   Interviews.

More information, including the application form, can be found here.

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