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Ireland govt invites Nigerians to apply for 2026 fully funded master’s scholarship

The Irish government has invited Nigerians, Ghanaians and others to apply for its fully funded master’s scholarship for 2026.

• June 26, 2026
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Students in Ireland

The Irish government has invited Nigerians, Ghanaians and others to apply for its fully funded master’s scholarship for 2026.

The Irish embassy in Nigeria announced that the application period for the scholarship will commence on Thursday.

“Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme open on 29 June 2026,” the embassy said.

The embassy said applicants from Nigeria and Ghana can apply for the fully funded scholarship as soon as the application starts.

“Apply for the opportunity to study in Ireland on a fully funded master’s scholarship. Applicants from Nigeria and Ghana can find all info and applications here:  irelandfellows.africa,” it said.

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