By iQualify Abroad
The Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme (IAFTP) is a fully funded scholarship aimed at students from developing countries, including Pakistan. This scholarship allows Pakistani students to pursue Master’s programs in Ireland that focus on development, social sciences, and capacity building. It covers tuition, living expenses, travel, and dependent support, making it one of the most comprehensive fully funded opportunities for international students.
At iQualify Abroad, we’ve prepared a humanized, detailed guide to help Pakistani students understand the scholarship benefits, eligibility criteria, and application process.
The IAFTP scholarship is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and leadership of international students in fields related to development and global progress.
Key benefits include:
Full tuition coverage for Master’s programs
Monthly stipend for living costs, including accommodation and food
Travel costs to and from Ireland
Health insurance for the study period
Support for dependents (if applicable)
Networking opportunities with development professionals and academics
This scholarship enables Pakistani students to focus on studies and leadership development without financial constraints.
Pakistani students can apply for:
Master’s programs in Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, and related fields
Programs must align with development, governance, or capacity building objectives
Duration: typically one year
✔ Full tuition and living expenses
✔ Travel support and health insurance
✔ Support for dependents (if applicable)
✔ Exposure to Ireland’s academic and cultural environment
✔ Networking with international scholars and development professionals
Pakistani students must:
Be a Pakistani citizen
Apply to an eligible Master’s program under the Irish Aid Fellowship scheme
Demonstrate academic excellence
Have relevant professional or community experience in development or social services
Meet English proficiency requirements – IELTS Academic 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 90+
Apply for admission to an eligible program in Ireland
Prepare scholarship documents: CV, personal statement, academic transcripts, and recommendation letters
Submit the scholarship application through the official Irish Aid portal
Confirm all documents are received and adhere to deadlines
Identify eligible programs and scholarships
Assist in crafting personal statements and essays
Review and optimize recommendation letters
Ensure application completeness and competitiveness
Guide through visa applications and pre-departure processes