Sean MacBride Fellowship For Namibian Leaders, Ireland 2024-25

This is to bring to your notice the application window for the Sean MacBride Fellowship For Namibian Leaders, Ireland 2024-25

Important Points

Listed below are the key points to be noted about the Sean MacBride Fellowship For Namibian Leaders, Ireland 2024-25:

Funding is full
All the following course offered at the host institution in respective departments and faculties are eligible for this scholarship:
- STEM courses
International Students students are eligible
All postgraduate applicants are eligible

Brief Description

Only Namibians employed by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation are eligible to apply for this fellowship. Once you have verified your eligibility, the application documents are located below under Application Information.

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Early- to mid-career professionals from qualified nations who have leadership potential can take advantage of a distinguished, top-notch education that builds capacity through the Ireland Fellows Programme. It gives chosen students the chance to enroll in a fully financed, one-year master’s program at an Irish higher education institution (HEI). The prize includes program fees, travel, lodging, and living expenses. Each year, eligible master’s level programs in Ireland begin in August or September and last between 10 and 16 months, depending on the program.

Application Deadline

Application deadline is open

Eligible Courses

Sean MacBride Fellowship For Namibian Leaders, Ireland 2024-25 is a scheme that looks to reward high-achieving internationals, and it is only available for the course below at the respective faculties:

STEM courses

Eligible Countries

Students from the following nationalities are eligible:

Namibia

Scholarship Award Benefit

All of the following will be provided by the university:

Application costs for universities, tuition, test fees, and other fees
economy travel to and from your home nation to Ireland; lodging; and settling-in, book, and study allowances
a monthly stipend to cover additional living expenses, as well as the price of applying for a student visiting visa or entrance clearance

Degree Type

Sean MacBride Fellowship For Namibian Leaders, Ireland 2024-25 is for postgraduate applicants.

Number of Awards

Not specified

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Sean MacBride Fellowship For Namibian Leaders, Ireland 2024-25:

Have a minimum of two years of considerable work experience directly related to your intended program(s) of study;
Be a resident of South Africa.
Possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited and government-recognized higher education institution, which is equivalent to a first- or second-class honors grade one (a second-class honors grade two may be accepted if the applicant has a significant amount of directly relevant work experience).
It has to have been given out no earlier than 2012, or during the previous 12 years.
Not already own a master’s degree or a higher certification.

Application Procedure

The following procedure remains the only viable route to apply rightfully:

Applications for this fellowship won’t be taken into consideration until all qualifying requirements are satisfied. Before seeking application information, you should be sure you can satisfy the aforementioned requirements.
Please carefully read the Applicant Guidance Note before filling out as qualifying requirements may vary from nation to country.
Three steps make up the application process:
- Stage 1 is the preliminary application stage, followed by Stage 2 and Stage 3 interviews.
All applicants who are chosen to go after the second round must take a Duolingo English test online.
Unless they already have an IELTS certificate dated 2022 or later that verifies they have attained the required score for the course(s) they intend to apply to, all applicants who are shortlisted after the interview stage will be required to take another English language test, typically the IELTS exam. Even for natural English speakers, it is highly recommended to start preparing for the IELTS exam early.
Before applying, it is crucial to review all of the requirements through the link below.