Deadline: 13 September, 2020
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Ireland has opened applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme.
It is understood that the programme enables early to mid-career professionals – with leadership potential – from eligible countries to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building.
The programme, fully funded by the Irish government and offered under the auspices of DFAT, is aimed at nurturing future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland.
Benefits
- The funding covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs
Eligibility
- Be a resident national of one of the following countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
- Have a minimum of two or three years of work experience (this can include internships) that is directly relevant to the proposed programme of study
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
- Applicant must not already hold a qualification, have started a programme, or be due to start a programme in the academic year 2020/21, at master’s level or higher
- Applicant must be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2021.
- Be able to demonstrate leadership abilities and aspirations, as well as commitment to the achievement of the SDGs
- Have identified and selected three relevant programmes from the directory of eligible programmes
- Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiency
- 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 2021/2022
To apply and for more information, click here.
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