Irish Aid Courtney Fellowship 2027/2028
Irish Aid / Trinity College Dublin
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About This Scholarship
The Irish Aid Courtney Fellowship supports young Burundians to pursue an MPhil in International Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin, with the aim of nurturing future leaders and building capacity to achieve national Sustainable Development Goals. The fellowship covers all costs and requires applicants to demonstrate leadership abilities, commitment to SDGs, and a commitment to building positive relationships with Ireland.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition covered
- Accommodation
- Stipend
- Return airfare
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a resident national of Burundi
- 2 Must have a minimum of three years' substantial work experience directly relevant to the proposed programme of study
- 3 Must hold a bachelor's level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution
- 4 Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (first class honour or second class honour Grade 1; second class honour Grade 2 accepted with substantial relevant work experience)
- 5 Bachelor's degree must have been awarded in 2014 or later (within the last 12 years)
- 6 Must not already hold a qualification at master's level or higher
- 7 Must not currently be undertaking a programme at master's level or higher, or due to start one in the academic year 2026/27
- 8 Must be applying to commence a new master's level programme in Ireland no sooner than August 2027
- 9 Must demonstrate leadership abilities and aspirations
- 10 Must demonstrate commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within Burundi
- 11 Must demonstrate commitment to contributing to building positive relationships with Ireland
- 12 Must have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required
- 13 Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion
- 14 Must be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2027/2028