The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust is offering a fully-funded scholarship for teachers from low- and middle-income countries to pursue a Master’s degree in TESOL at the University of Exeter. This opportunity aims to build capacity in English language teaching, enabling recipients to make a significant impact in their home countries.
- 🌍 The Hornby Educational Trust prioritizes capacity building for English language teaching in low- and middle-income countries.
- 🎓 It awards fully-funded Master’s degree scholarships to enhance English language teaching and learning.
- 💼 Aimed at teachers and professionals impacting their home country’s education.
- 🏫 Scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a minimum maintenance payment of £15,500.
- 📅 Application deadline: 26th February 2025; interviews scheduled between 28th April and 14th May 2025.
Designation
Fully-Funded Master’s Degree Scholarship
Table
| Scholarship Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship |
| Eligible Countries | Low- and middle-income countries (OECD DAC list) |
| Eligible Course | MEd TESOL Programme at the University of Exeter |
| Scholarship Type | Fully-funded (full fee waiver + maintenance payment) |
| Number of Scholarships | Up to 10 |
| Application Deadline | 26th February 2025 |
| Interview Dates | 28th April – 14th May 2025 |
| Notification of Outcome | 22nd May 2025 |
Research Area
- English Language Teaching (TESOL)
Location
- University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be nationals of and work in low- and middle-income countries as defined by the OECD DAC list.
- Must possess relevant experience in English language teaching and a proven potential to impact the field.
Description
The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship is designed to empower dedicated English language teachers from low- or middle-income countries. Recipients will benefit from a fully-funded scholarship that covers tuition and provides a maintenance payment of at least £15,500. The scholarship will allow successful candidates to deepen their knowledge and skills in TESOL at the prestigious University of Exeter, ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK.
How to Apply
- First, complete the application form for admission to the MEd TESOL programme at the University of Exeter.
- Obtain a student number from the University of Exeter.
- Complete the Hornby Scholarship application form using the obtained student number.
- Submit your application by the deadline.
For more details and to apply, visit the Hornby Trust Scholarship Application Page.
Last Date to Apply
- 26th February 2025
This scholarship opportunity not only facilitates academic advancement but also contributes to the enhancement of English language education in the recipients’ home countries through capacity building.
