When did the 2026-27 Government of Ireland scholarship close, and when will I be able to apply again?
Applications for the 2026-27 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship ran from January 2026 until 12 March 2026 at 5:00 PM Irish time and are now closed. The next cycle is expected to open around January 2027, though official dates are not announced yet.
Applications for the 2026-27 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship are closed. You could apply from January 2026 until 12 March 2026 at 5:00 PM Irish time. Official dates for the next cycle have not been announced yet.
2026-27 cycle
| Detail | Date |
|---|---|
| Window opened | January 2026 |
| Deadline | 12 March 2026, 5:00 PM (Irish time) |
| Status | Closed |
Expected timeline for the next cycle
| Scholarship activity | Expected timing |
|---|---|
| Applications open | January 2027 |
| Applications close | March 2027 |
| University assessment | March to April 2027 |
| Final results | May or June 2027 |
| Scholarship starts | September 2027 |
These are estimates modelled on the previous cycle and could change.
My Advice
Plan backwards from a March 2027 close. Line up your Irish university admission offer, references and personal statements well before the window opens, and confirm the exact dates on the official page once they are published.
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