What Trinity College Dublin Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship actually covers.
The Trinity College Dublin Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship provides a one-time tuition fee reduction of €2,000 to €5,000 for outstanding non-EU international students applying for full-time postgraduate taught programmes at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland for the 2026/2027 academic year. Trinity is Ireland's most prestigious university and is ranked in the top 100 globally, offering a wide range of taught Masters programmes across the arts, humanities, science, social sciences, and health sciences. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic performance and global engagement. African students are eligible for this scholarship, with the application deadline of 1 May 2026 for Africa-based applicants. The scholarship excludes Business, Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science and Statistics programmes. Ireland offers a welcoming environment for international students, with a vibrant culture, growing technology sector, and strong historical and educational ties with Africa. This scholarship helps reduce the financial barrier for talented African students to access world-class education in Ireland.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants seeking to study in Ireland. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.