Scholarships · Ireland
26 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to Ireland. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — talk to a counsellor about your profile to access opportunities not yet on this list.
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Higher Education Authority of Ireland
Eligibility
International (non-EU/EEA) applicant admitted to a full-time programme at any Irish higher education institution; competitive, ~60 awards per year.
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Eligibility
International applicants to RCSI's Medicine, Pharmacy, or Physiotherapy undergraduate programmes — strong academic profiles required.
Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland (formerly the Irish Research Council)
Eligibility
Open to applicants of all nationalities, including Sri Lankan citizens, for a research master's or PhD at an eligible Irish higher education institution. You must have an academic supervisor and host institution lined up before you apply. Important: the programme is not running a 2027 call.
Trinity College Dublin
Eligibility
High-achieving non-EU applicants to eligible Trinity taught Master's programmes; merit-based fee reduction.
Trinity College Dublin
Eligibility
International postgraduate applicant to Trinity College Dublin with strong academic record; awards vary by school and programme.
University College Dublin (UCD)
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicant to University College Dublin with strong secondary-school academic record; automatic consideration at admission.
Dublin City University
Eligibility
Strong international Master's applicants to Dublin City University — merit-based tuition reductions on taught postgraduate programmes.
Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority)
Eligibility
Research Master's/PhD students working on a specific Teagasc-supervised project at a partner Irish university in agriculture, food, animal or environmental science.
University of Limerick
Eligibility
High-achieving international students entering a Bachelor at the University of Limerick — merit-based annual tuition reductions, renewable on results.
University College Dublin
Eligibility
High-achieving non-EU undergraduate applicants to UCD with strong A/L or equivalent results; merit-based fee reduction.
Dublin City University (DCU)
Eligibility
High-achieving international undergraduates joining DCU. Sri Lankan students eligible.
Maynooth University
Eligibility
Talented international Master's applicants to Maynooth University, Ireland — merit-based tuition reductions on taught postgraduate programmes.
University of Galway
Eligibility
Outstanding applicants for a full-time structured PhD at University of Galway, in priority research areas; open to international (incl. Sri Lankan) candidates.
University of Galway
Eligibility
International undergraduate and postgraduate applicants to the University of Galway — automatic merit-based consideration.
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
Eligibility
International applicants to TU Dublin's career-focused programmes. Sri Lankan students eligible.
University College Cork
Eligibility
International postgraduate offer-holders to University College Cork with strong academic records — applied automatically.
Munster Technological University (MTU), Cork & Kerry
Eligibility
International applicants to MTU's career-focused programmes. Sri Lankan students eligible.
Griffith College Dublin
Eligibility
Academically strong non-EU undergraduate and postgraduate applicants to Griffith College. Limited places; renewal requires an H2.1 average and 80% attendance.
Technological University of the Shannon
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to eligible Bachelor's or Master's programmes at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).
University College Cork
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a UCC Bachelor's degree; merit-based tuition reduction on academic results.
University of Galway
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a University of Galway business/management Master's; merit-based tuition reduction.
University of Limerick
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a University of Limerick taught Master's; merit-based tuition reduction on academic record.
National College of Ireland (NCI)
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to an NCI taught Master's, especially in computing and business; merit-based fee reduction.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to an ATU Bachelor's or Master's; merit-based tuition reduction on academic record.
South East Technological University (SETU)
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a SETU Bachelor's or Master's; merit-based tuition reduction across its campuses.
Dublin Business School (DBS)
Eligibility
Non-EU applicants to DBS undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including regional awards aimed at South Asia. Values are set per programme and confirmed in your offer.
Direct merit and need-based awards from Ireland universities — typically 10–80% tuition reductions. These are the easiest to win and apply for alongside your admission application.
Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.
Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).
Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.
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National University of Singapore (ADB-JSP)
Full Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare + Insurance
US
Aga Khan Foundation (tenable at top global universities)
50% Grant + 50% Loan (Master's) / Full Funding case-by-case (PhD)
AU
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
Strong applicants apply to 6–10 scholarships in parallel. Our counsellors sequence the deadlines, review your essays, and coordinate references — so you can apply to many awards without losing your study schedule.
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