Ireland–Palestine Postgraduate Scholarship

About this scholarship

The Ireland–Palestine Scholarship Programme (IPSP) is a scholarship programme offered by the Government of Ireland to Palestinian students residing in Palestine. It aims to provide an opportunity to pursue one-year master’s degree programmes in Ireland. The programme offers 30 fully funded scholarships across a wide range of fields of study at 19 higher education institutions in Ireland.

Funding type

The scholarship is fully funded and covers academic fees, visa application fees, medical and travel insurance, economy-class flights to and from Ireland, and the Irish residence permit fee. Allowances include: - A monthly living stipend of €700 (subject to review). - Student accommodation arranged and paid for in trimesters 1 and 2 (normally September to May), then a monthly accommodation stipend of €800–€1,000 in trimester 3, depending on location in Ireland (subject to review). - A settling-in allowance towards items needed on arrival in Ireland. - A completion and departure allowance at the end of the study period. Family members are not covered, and the programme gives no visa or residence support for them.

Tuition fees

Covered

Living costs

Covered

Travel

Covered

Insurance

Covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

Listed nationalities only — Palestinian Territories

Residence condition

Must live in listed countries — Palestinian Territories

To be eligible for the Ireland–Palestine Scholarship Programme (IPSP) for the 2027–2028 academic year, applicants must be Palestinian, currently resident in Palestine and holding a Palestinian or Jerusalem ID. Applicants must also identify and select three study programmes related to their academic field from the list of programmes available under the scholarship. They must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 80% or a GPA of 3.0, or an equivalent qualification, and meet the academic requirements for admission to the selected master’s programme at a higher education institution in Ireland. Applicants must be applying for a new qualification and must not have already started, or plan to start, the programme for which they are seeking funding before the scholarship results are announced. Applicants must also not have previously obtained a master’s degree or a higher qualification. In addition, applicants must be able to commit to taking up the scholarship during the 2027–2028 academic year and must provide valid proof of English language proficiency, with the test taken in September 2025 or later. Applicants must also not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme, including the Ireland–Palestine Scholarship Programme (IPSP), on more than one previous occasion. Applicants are not eligible if they currently work, or are expected to work, for the Irish Representative Office or the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, or if they previously worked for an Irish diplomatic mission until one year after leaving their position. Amideast staff, consultants, and their immediate family members are also ineligible during employment and for one year afterward. All successful applicants must sign a commitment to return to their home country within 14 days of completing their studies in Ireland.

Minimum grade

80% or the same in another scale

Work experience asked for

Not stated

Return condition

Return home after the award

How to apply

Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS 6.5 Duolingo English Test 120 TOEFL iBT 80 Other test No waiver

Applicants to the Ireland–Palestine Scholarship Programme (IPSP) must provide a valid certificate demonstrating their English language proficiency, with the test taken in September 2025 or later. The minimum accepted scores are 6.5 in IELTS, 550 in TOEFL ITP, 80 in TOEFL iBT, or 120 in the Duolingo English Test, with a minimum score of 105 required in each section of the Duolingo English Test.

University admission details

Required later?

The programme allows applicants to choose from a range of eligible master’s programmes offered by 19 higher education institutions in Ireland. Applicants must select programmes that are relevant to their academic qualifications and previous experience and must meet the specific admission requirements of the chosen university and programme. Receiving the scholarship does not automatically guarantee admission to a university, as applications are subject to academic assessment by the relevant higher education institution in accordance with its own admission requirements. Do not apply to any institution in Ireland until you are invited to. After the interviews, the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) contacts shortlisted candidates in March 2027, and each candidate is invited to apply to two of their chosen programmes, with priority given where possible to their top two choices. Application fees are paid by the Department of Foreign Affairs and are not reimbursed if you apply before being invited. A candidate who receives more than one offer must accept the programme ranked highest in their application, and a candidate who receives no offer from either application will not continue in the programme.

Required documents

Applicants are required to prepare the documents needed for the application. These generally include academic documents such as the bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcripts, proof of identity, nationality and residence, a passport, a curriculum vitae (CV), English language proficiency certificates, letters of recommendation, as well as any additional forms or documents specified in the application guidelines for the 2027–2028 cycle. All documents must be submitted in the required format and within the specified deadline.

Application steps

The application process begins with confirming eligibility, reviewing the list of eligible programmes and fields of study, and selecting suitable programmes. Applicants must then prepare the required documents and proof of English language proficiency before completing the scholarship application online and submitting all required documents by the deadline. Applications will subsequently undergo an assessment and selection process, and shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview. Successful applicants will then proceed with the university admission, visa, and travel arrangements, subject to receiving the required academic admission and completing the relevant scholarship procedures.

Requirement checklist

Scholarship contacts

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