Under the Casement fellowship, full financial support is provided for one-year full-time post-graduate education for candidates from Nigeria to undertake a one year master’s level course of study in Human Rights in Ireland. The purpose of the Roger Casement Fellowship Programme is to provide talented candidates with the opportunity to pursue advanced education and professional development in Ireland in order to contribute to the future development of Nigeria.

The Roger Casement Fellowship Programme normally covers: return airfares, full tuition, stipends to cover accommodation and subsistence costs, health insurance and other allowances, in addition to the necessary entry arrangements such as medical examination and visa.

Eligibility

Candidate;

• must be a citizen of Nigeria and be residing in Nigeria
• have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience
• have achieved the necessary academic standard to be accepted onto a master’s level course of study in Human Rights
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of Nigeria
• be able to take up the fellowship in the academic year for which it is offered
• meet any relevant procedural requirements of the Government of Nigeria
• be able to demonstrate skills in academic English by achieving an appropriate score on a recognised test (e.g. IELTS 6.5)

Benefits

• Return airfares
• Full tuition
• Stipends to cover accommodation and subsistence costs
• Health insurance and other allowances

Timeline

August 1, 2021: Application portal closes.

How to Apply

Ensure you read and follow all instructions carefully throughout the application process. If you are interested, you can start your application via Irish aid portal before it closes on Sunday, August 1, 2021

Author: whewowin