Ireland Fellows Kader Asmal Fellowship 2027/28 is offered by Government of Ireland. Ireland says applications for the 2027/28 Ireland Fellows Programme are closed. South African resident nationality only; Pakistan is not eligible by nationality.
Kader Asmal Fellowship at a glance
- Provider: Government of Ireland
- Destination: Ireland
- Level: Master’s
- Eligibility: Resident South African national, at least two years of relevant experience, a recent eligible bachelor’s degree, no existing master’s, and a qualifying programme choice.
- Funding: The Ireland Fellows Programme covers eligible master’s fees, flights, accommodation and living costs for selected fellows.
- Status: Ireland says applications for the 2027/28 Ireland Fellows Programme are closed.
Current call and application dates
Ireland says applications for the 2027/28 Ireland Fellows Programme are closed. Historical call: 2027/28 intake. Older dates belong in the historical fields and should not be interpreted as a live application deadline.
Eligibility and study fit
Resident South African national, at least two years of relevant experience, a recent eligible bachelor’s degree, no existing master’s, and a qualifying programme choice. Three stages: preliminary, detailed application and interview. Course admission comes after selection instructions.
South African resident nationality only; Pakistan is not eligible by nationality.
Funding and costs
The Ireland Fellows Programme covers eligible master’s fees, flights, accommodation and living costs for selected fellows. The recipient-only award does not fund spouses or dependants. Funding terms must be checked again if a future cycle opens.
How to apply or check the next call
- Review Kader Asmal nationality and course rules.
- Watch for the next Stage 1 announcement.
- Select three eligible Ireland master’s programmes.
- Complete the official preliminary application when a new call opens.
Use the official provider information for the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kader Asmal Fellowship currently open for applications?
Ireland says applications for the 2027/28 Ireland Fellows Programme are closed. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements. Check the provider for updated requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Kader Asmal Fellowship opportunity?
Resident South African national, at least two years of relevant experience, a recent eligible bachelor’s degree, no existing master’s, and a qualifying programme choice. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the Kader Asmal Fellowship award?
The Ireland Fellows Programme covers eligible master’s fees, flights, accommodation and living costs for selected fellows. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. The recipient-only award does not fund spouses or dependants.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
The Ireland Fellows Programme covers eligible master’s fees, flights, accommodation and living costs for selected fellows. The recipient-only award does not fund spouses or dependants.
Other verified benefits
The Ireland Fellows Programme covers eligible master’s fees, flights, accommodation and living costs for selected fellows.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The recipient-only award does not fund spouses or dependants.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Resident South African national, at least two years of relevant experience, a recent eligible bachelor’s degree, no existing master’s, and a qualifying programme choice.
Resident South African national, at least two years of relevant experience, a recent eligible bachelor’s degree, no existing master’s, and a qualifying programme choice. Three stages: preliminary, detailed application and interview. Course admission comes after selection instructions.
Eligible countries
Resident nationals of South Africa.
Language requirements
High English proficiency and a required accepted test at the applicable stage.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Passport/ID
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- CV or résumé
What should you do next?
- Review Kader Asmal nationality and course rules.
- Watch for the next Stage 1 announcement.
- Select three eligible Ireland master’s programmes.
- Complete the official preliminary application when a new call opens.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kader Asmal Fellowship currently open for applications?
Ireland says applications for the 2027/28 Ireland Fellows Programme are closed. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements. Check the provider for updated requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Kader Asmal Fellowship opportunity?
Resident South African national, at least two years of relevant experience, a recent eligible bachelor’s degree, no existing master’s, and a qualifying programme choice. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the Kader Asmal Fellowship award?
The Ireland Fellows Programme covers eligible master’s fees, flights, accommodation and living costs for selected fellows. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. The recipient-only award does not fund spouses or dependants.