The Fulbright/Centennial Award marks 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland (reached in 2024). It sits within the Fulbright U.S. Student Program; one award is offered for 2027–28.
The grantee enrols in a master’s in any relevant discipline in the Republic of Ireland for 10 months from fall 2027, with the main focus on the cultural and other ties between the two countries.
Benefits & funding
- Stipend of €3,800 a month, paid in two payments.
- International travel, accident and sickness cover, and a 24/7 mental-health line.
- Tuition or affiliation fees only at the discretion of the host university; estimated living costs are €15,000–20,000 a year.
- 12 months of U.S. federal non-competitive hiring eligibility.
- No financial support for dependents.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens or nationals at the deadline; permanent residents are not eligible. Dual Irish citizens may apply.
- A bachelor’s degree conferred before the grant starts; the award profile welcomes graduates seeking a master’s.
- Not eligible if you hold a Ph.D. by the deadline, or lived abroad five or more of the six years before it.
- No residence in Ireland in the year before the grant.
- Graduate-degree enrolment only; independent study/research proposals are not accepted. No Foreign Language Evaluation is required.
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“Applicants who currently hold or will hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) by the national application deadline. … Anyone who has resided abroad for five or more years in the six-year period preceding the national application deadline. … Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant” Eligibility
Eligible nationalities
USA
Education required
Bachelor Enrolled · Bachelor
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Application process
- 1Choose a master’s programme in Ireland; an admission or affiliation letter is recommended but not required at the deadline.
- 2Submit the Fulbright U.S. Student application by the national deadline: 6 October 2026 for 2027–28.
- 3Applicants learn by the end of January whether they are recommended; final selections follow from March to June.
Program timeline
6 October 2026
2027–28 application deadline (closed)
Initial notification
End of January 2027
Final selections, on a rolling basis
March–June 2027
Grant begins (10 months)
Fall 2027
Spring 2027
2028–29 application opens