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The National College of Ireland (NCI), Dublin, has announced a ₹75 lakh scholarship pool for Indian postgraduate students, to be awarded as tuition-fee reductions to eligible applicants. The announcement was made at an NCI commemorative event in New Delhi on February 28, 2026, held as part of the college’s 75th anniversary initiatives.
National College of Ireland, NCI, said the scholarship is aimed at easing the cost of studying abroad for need- and merit-based Indian applicants enrolling in selected postgraduate programmes.
What’s been announced?
According to details shared by the institution, the ₹75 lakh fund will support Indian students joining selected postgraduate programmes in:
- Business
- Computing
- Psychology
The support will be provided via tuition fee reductions (not cash stipends).
Ireland has been actively positioning itself as a postgraduate destination, with multiple scholarship pathways available for international students. NCI already maintains a portfolio of scholarships for international applicants (separate from this India-focused fund), and students are generally advised to check the latest eligibility and funding rules directly on the college’s official scholarships pages.
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The New Delhi event was attended by Kevin Kelly, Ambassador of Ireland to India, and NCI President Professor Gina Quin. Discussions highlighted academic mobility and employability-linked postgraduate pathways, according to the report.
Impact on Indian students
For Indian applicants targeting Ireland for postgraduate study, the fund could reduce upfront tuition costs—especially relevant for high-demand programmes in business and tech. However, because this is structured as fee reductions, students should still plan for:
- visa-linked proof of funds,
- Living costs in Dublin,
- accommodation availability and deposits.
- (These cost/visa requirements vary by student profile and intake timelines; always cross-check official guidance.)
What students should do next
- Apply to your NCI postgraduate programme first (most fee waivers require an offer in hand).
- Check NCI’s official scholarship pages frequently for the India scholarship’s detailed terms once posted (eligibility list, deadlines, award amounts).
- Ask for the written scholarship terms from NCI’s International Office before accepting the award (including whether it’s automatic consideration or requires a separate application).
If funding is a deciding factor, compare with other Ireland routes such as the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (separate programme, separate eligibility).
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