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Ireland–Palestine Scholarship Programme (IPSP) 2027–2028

Application Deadline
October 20, 2026
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Opportunity Overview

Fully funded one-year master's at 19 Irish higher education institutions, offered by the Government of Ireland (DFA – Irish Aid) through the Representative Office of Ireland in Ramallah and administered by Amideast, for about 30 Palestinians resident in the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza. Covers tuition, visa fees, medical and travel insurance, economy flights and the Irish residence permit, plus a EUR 700 monthly living stipend, paid student accommodation in trimesters 1–2 and a EUR 800–1,000 monthly housing allowance in trimester 3, with settling-in and completion allowances. Applicants choose three master's programmes from the IPSP directory of eligible courses. Online deadline: 20 October 2026, 23:59 Palestine time; interviews in December 2026; original documents by 18 January 2027.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

5 Benefits

Full tuition

Full master's tuition fees for one year.

Monthly stipend

EUR 700 a month for living costs (subject to review), plus settling-in and completion allowances.

Accommodation

Paid student housing in trimesters 1–2, then EUR 800–1,000 a month in trimester 3 depending on location.

Flights

Economy return flights to Ireland.

Visa & insurance

Visa and Irish residence permit fees, medical and travel insurance.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

6 Criteria
Palestinian currently resident in Palestine (West Bank, Jerusalem or Gaza) holding a Palestinian or Jerusalem ID
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least 80% or a 3.0 GPA (or equivalent)
Must not already hold a master's degree or higher
English test dated September 2025 or later: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL ITP 550, iBT 80 or Duolingo 120 (min. 105 per sub-score)
Able to start in 2027–2028 and not having applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme more than once before
No age limit

Required Documents

6 Docs
Personal photo
Graduation certificate and transcripts
Two academic reference letters
Copy of passport and Palestinian or Jerusalem ID
CV
English test score report

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition, Monthly stipend, Accommodation, Flights, Visa & insurance.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

Apply on Official Website

Available Majors

Software EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringNursingPhysical TherapyPublic HealthNutrition and DieteticsMedical Laboratory SciencesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessSupply Chain ManagementBiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsEnvironmental SciencePsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomicsAnthropologyInternational RelationsGeographyComputer ScienceInformation Technology (IT)CybersecurityData Science & AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceEarly Childhood EducationSpecial EducationEducational PsychologyCurriculum & InstructionInternational LawHuman Rights LawAgricultural Engineering & Crop ScienceSoil and Water SciencesForestry & Natural Resources ManagementAgricultural Economics & Food Security

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:Ireland
Degree level:Master
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Oct 20, 2026

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