The aims of the Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme are to nurture future African leaders, women and men, to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals, and to build positive relationships between Ireland and Africa. The programme offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully-funded one-year master’s programme at a prestigious higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers course fees, flights, and accommodation and living costs. Eligible master's courses in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the course, will run for between 10 and 16 months. The Programme promotes equal opportunity and welcomes diversity. The range of courses includes development studies, gender studies, climate related rural development, health care, education and strategic management.

Eligibility

• Be a resident national of one of the following countries: Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Eligible courses are in areas such as agriculture, health, education, human rights, computer science, engineering, business and more
• Have a minimum of two or three years’ relevant work experience (this can include internships and volunteering positions), depending on the country (details provided in the application form).
• Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 75% - i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (in some cases a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted).
• Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher.
• Be applying to commence a new course at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2022.
• Be able to demonstrate leadership abilities and aspirations, as well as commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country.
• Have identified and selected two relevant courses from the Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme Directory of Eligible Courses.
• Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for both courses chosen.
• Must not have applied for any Irish Aid Fellowship programme on more than one previous occasion.
• Be in a position to take up the scholarship in the academic year 2021/2022.

Deadline for applications is August 1, 2021. Visit Funder for more details.