The Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights offers a zero-cost, fully funded programme for Nigerian professionals seeking to make a bold, life-changing impact in law, human rights, and governance. This exclusive fellowship opportunity, under the umbrella of the Ireland Fellows Programme, is sponsored by the Government of Ireland and administered by Irish Aid, and is named in honour of the Irish humanitarian, Roger Casement, who was an early human rights defender and a former British Consul in Calabar, Nigeria.
This epic opportunity of a lifetime is tailor-made for passionate Nigerian professionals who want to advance their leadership capabilities, promote good governance, and become changemakers in their communities. It is a powerful and risk-free fellowship, designed to equip future leaders with a globally recognized Master’s degree from top Irish universities, while forging strong bilateral relationships between Ireland and Nigeria.
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The Roger Casement Fellowship is part of a groundbreaking initiative that aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and offers next-level support for human rights defenders. The programme allows applicants to choose from a wide selection of carefully curated courses in Human Rights, International Law, Development, and Governance.
All expenses are covered, including tuition, travel, accommodation, visa fees, insurance, and a monthly stipend, so recipients can focus entirely on their studies and leadership journey. This is your final chance to prepare for the next application round, as the current cycle has closed. Act fast and get started now to position yourself for nomination and application in the upcoming cycle.
The Roger Casement Fellowship is more than a scholarship—it’s a movement of future leaders, a powerful platform for justice, and a game-changing step toward an equitable world. Designed to empower Nigerian professionals with the knowledge, tools, and global perspective to influence policy, uphold justice, and fight inequality, this fellowship is the gold standard in postgraduate funding.
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Requirement/Eligibility
To qualify for the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Nationality & Residency: Must be a Nigerian citizen and a resident of Nigeria at the time of application.
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2. Professional Background: Must have at least two years of substantial, relevant professional experience in human rights, law, governance, or a related field.
3. Academic Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or second class upper equivalent), awarded within the last 12 years (not earlier than 2013).
4. Postgraduate Status: Must not already hold a Master’s degree or higher.
5. Leadership Potential: Must demonstrate leadership ability, a clear understanding of human rights issues, and a strong commitment to SDG 16.
6. Master’s Programme Alignment: Must select three relevant Master’s courses from the Casement Fellowship Directory, all aligned with human rights, international law, or governance.
7. English Proficiency: Must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing valid scores from IELTS, Duolingo, or TOEFL (unless exempt).
8. Return & Reintegrate: Must commit to returning to Nigeria for at least two years after completing the programme and contribute meaningfully to national development.
9. Application History: Must not have applied more than once previously for the Roger Casement Fellowship.
10. Start Date: Must be available to commence studies in Ireland for the academic year 2026/2027 (typically starting in August or September).
Duration/Stipend
The Roger Casement Fellowship covers a one-year full-time Master’s programme in Ireland, with all associated costs fully funded. The fellowship includes:
- 100% Tuition Coverage: All application, academic, and registration fees are fully paid.
- Flight Tickets: Return economy-class flights between Nigeria and Ireland.
- Living Allowance: Monthly stipend to cover accommodation, transportation, meals, and general living expenses.
- Settling-in & Completion Allowances: One-time payment upon arrival in Ireland and another at the end of the programme to support reintegration.
- Medical & Travel Insurance: Comprehensive coverage throughout the fellowship.
- Accommodation: Housing costs are directly covered during academic terms.
- Visa Costs & English Test Reimbursement: All associated visa and IELTS/Duolingo test fees are refunded.
- Professional Development Access: Opportunities to attend networking events, leadership summits, training sessions, and more.
Deadline
25th July, 2025
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