Kader Asmal Postgraduate Fellowships 2021/2022 for Study in Ireland

Applications are open for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Program 2021/2022. The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Canon Collins is offering scholarships for postgraduate study in Ireland commencing in September 2021.

Fields of Study: In 2021, fellowships will be offered for postgraduate study in:

Agriculture, Environmental Science, Conservation, Rural Development
Food Science, Food Engineering and related
Pharmacy and Biotechnology
Health, Medicine and Health Economics
Development Studies, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Action
Education
Social Policy, Social Research, Community Development and Sociology
Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, Equality Studies
Law, Human Rights and related
International Relations, Politics, Government, Ethics
Engineering, Hydrology, Sustainable Technology
Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management and Business
Information Systems and Communications Technology
Tourism

Please see this document attached for a full list of eligible courses.

Kader Asmal Postgraduate Fellowships Eligibility

Applicants must:

be a South African citizen holding a South African Permanent Residence Permit
have achieved the necessary standard to be accepted onto a postgraduate course in an institute of higher education in Ireland
be seeking funding for a full-time postgraduate programme in one of the above listed subject areas
be able to take up fellowship in the academic year 2021/2022
Not have already applied for a course at an institution in Ireland – if you have already been admitted to a university you are not eligible

Please note applicants already in possession of a Master’s degree are not eligible

Please apply only if you are eligible. Applicants already in possession of a Master’s degree are not eligible

Value of Scholarship:

The Kader Asmal Fellowships will cover:

university application fees
tuition fees
examination and other fees
economy travel to and from your country of residence to Ireland;
settling in allowance, book allowance and study allowance
accommodation
a monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover other living expense for you only and
the costs of an entry clearance (student visitor visa) application