Irish Aid 2023-2024 Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering for Zambian Students

This fellowship is in recognition of the achievements, and in memory of Frank Ferguson who was an engineer and innovator who dedicated fifty years of his life to promoting development in Zambia through numerous high-quality infrastructure projects.

Frank Ferguson Fellows should be prepared with the potential to make significant contributions to the development of Zambia.

• Table of Content
• About Irish Aid
• Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering
• Aim and Benefits of Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering
• Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering Courses
• Requirements for Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Irish Aid

Irish Aid is the Irish Government’s programme for overseas development. The programme is managed by the Development Co-operation Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The work we do in fighting global poverty and hunger is integral to Ireland’s foreign policy.  

Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering

Aim and Benefits of Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering

The scholarship award covers course fees, required flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance and other incidental expenses. Eligible masters programmes in Ireland commence in the period August to September each year and, depending on the course, scholarships will run for between 10 and 16 months.

Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering Courses

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Marine and Freshwater Resources: Management
• Mechanical Engineering

Requirements for Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering Qualification

To be eligible for the Frank Ferguson Fellowship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of Zambia and be residing in Zambia.
• Hold a Degree in Engineering or related discipline with Merit or higher from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution,
• have achieved the necessary academic standard to be accepted onto a Master’s level course of study in Engineering
• Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher
• Be applying to commence a new course at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August/September 2020.
• Have identified and selected two relevant courses from the above list of engineering courses at NUI Galway.
• Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for both courses chosen.
• Must not have applied for an Ireland Fellowship on more than one previous occasion.
• Be a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia.
• Have a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience.
• Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of Zambia.
• Meet any relevant procedural requirements of the Government of Zambia.

Applicants will be required to submit a research proposal in an area linked to a social problem in Zambia. Applicants who are shortlisted by the Engineering Institution of Zambia will be invited to present their research proposal to the Embassy of Ireland and will be subject to further screening. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please read the Applicants Guidance Note carefully before completing as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country. 

The application process consists of three stages:

• Stage 1   Preliminary Application;
• Stage 2   Detailed Application (including research proposal);
• Stage 3   Interviews.

All applicants who are selected to go forward to second stage will be required to sit an IELTS exam, unless they are already in possession of an IELTS certificate that is dated 2018 or later at the time of application which shows the applicant has achieved the necessary score for the course they intend to apply to. Early preparation for the IELTS exam is strongly advised, even for native English speakers.

Please include “Frank Ferguson Fellowship” in the subject line of all emails, and on the envelope of any postage sent to the Embassy.

For more details, visit Irish Aid website.