Ireland Fellows Programme – Seán MacBride Fellowship 2027-2028 (Fully-funded) – YOA

Deadline: July 26, 2026

Applications are open for the Ireland Fellows Programme – Seán MacBride Fellowship 2027-2028. The goals of the programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-nation capability to realize nationwide Sustainable Development Goals and to construct optimistic relationships with Ireland.

The Ireland Fellows Programme is totally funded by the Government of Ireland by way of the Department of Foreign Affairs, with implementation assist in Ireland from ICOS.

Benefits

• Fully funded tuition
• Living stipend included
• Global alumni community

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – Seán MacBride Fellowship award commencing at the start of the tutorial yr 2027, candidates should: 

• Be a resident nationwide of Namibia. 
• Have a minimal of two years’ substantial work expertise that’s straight related to your proposed programme(s) of study. 
• Be working with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, the Ministry of Justice (together with the Office of the Judiciary), the Ministry of Defence or the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Protection in Namibia. 
• Hold a bachelor’s stage tutorial qualification from an accredited and authorities-recognised larger schooling establishment, with a minimal grade level common of three.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a firstclass honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 could also be accepted if the applicant has substantial straight related work expertise). It will need to have been awarded in 2015 or later (i.e. throughout the final 12 years). 
• Not already maintain a qualification at grasp’s stage or larger. Not at present enterprise a programme at grasp’s stage or larger, or be on account of begin a programme at grasp’s stage or larger within the tutorial yr 2026/27. 
• Be making use of to start a brand new programme at grasp’s stage in Ireland no ahead of August 2026.  
• Be in a position to reveal the next: management skills and aspirations; a dedication to the achievement of the SDGs inside your individual nation; and a dedication to contribute to constructing optimistic relationships with Ireland. 
• Have recognized and chosen three programmes related to your tutorial {and professional} background from Sections C and D of the Directory of Eligible Programmes. 
• Have a transparent understanding of the tutorial and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen. 
• Must not have utilized to the Ireland Fellows Programme on multiple earlier event. 
• Be ready to take up the Fellowship within the tutorial yr 2027/2028.

Application

Applications ought to be submitted by e-mail to the Embassy of Ireland, Zambia on the e-mail handle: [email protected].

Download the application form

For extra info, go to Seán MacBride Fellowship.