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Roger Casement Fellowship
For Applicants from Nigeria

Fully funded master's study in Ireland supporting future leaders from Nigeria in human rights, inclusion, and development.

About

About the Roger Casement Fellowship

The Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights honours the Irish human rights activist Roger Casement, who spent part of his early working life in Calabar, Nigeria. The fellowship supports candidates from Nigeria to undertake a master's level course of study in Human Rights in Ireland each year.

Eligibility

Nigeria eligibility

Confirm the basics before applying. Full rules are set out in the official Nigeria guidance note.

Resident national of Nigeria

Select three relevant programmes

Minimum relevant work experience

Meet academic requirements

Follow the official guidance

Stages

Application stages

Stage 1

Preliminary Application

Initial eligibility review and applicant information.

Stage 2

Detailed Application

Full application with supporting documents, programme choices, work experience, and motivation.

Stage 3

Physical or Interview Stage

Later selection activity for shortlisted applicants. There is no public Stage 3 online application form.

How to Apply

Take it step by step. Each stage builds on the previous one.

01

Start Your Journey

Visit the application page for your country and fellowship programme.

02

Review Guidance

Read the eligibility rules, programme directory, and document list.

03

Submit Application

Submit your Stage 1 application once your country cycle is open.

04

Await shortlisting

Eligible applicants may be invited to language test, Stage 2, and interviews.

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Document readiness.

Prepare these ahead of time. Requirements vary by stage. A powerful checklist built for applicants who want full control over their application.

Official ID

Official identification or passport identity page

Degree Certificate

Undergraduate degree certificate

Academic Transcript

Academic transcript and grading explanation

Passport Photo

Passport style photograph for Stage 2 where required

Graduation Certificates

Graduation certificates for completed higher education qualifications

Reference Letters

Academic reference letters for Stage 2 where required

Current CV

Current CV for Stage 2

Language Test

English language test result if available

Document requirements differ by stage and country. Applicants must follow the official guidance note.

Prepare early. Apply through the correct country.

Review your eligibility, documents, and programme choices before applications open.