A.S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship 2026 For Study in The UK
Applications are now open for AS Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships 2026 For Study in The UK
Applications are now open for the 2026 AS Hornby Educational Trust scholarships.
The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust prioritises capacity building for English language teaching in low- and middle-income countries. It awards Master’s degree scholarships to teachers and related professionals with relevant experience and evidenced potential to impact and enhance the field of English language teaching and learning in their home country.
Up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships are available to students who meet the University of Exeter’s admission’s criteria for the MEd TESOL Programme for September 2026 entry. Scholarships will be awarded to academically talented and experienced applicants who are nationals of and work in countries as defined as Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income according to the OECD DAC list (listed here).
Please note this scholarship is only available for study on the University of Exeter’s MEd TESOL programme and is not available for PGCert or PGDip programmes of study.
The Hornby Trust is delighted to be working with the University of Exeter to deliver these scholarships and all applicants will be jointly considered by the University of Exeter and the Hornby Trust.
Please find further information about the MEd TESOL programme here.
Eligibility
You should only apply if you satisfy the criteria below.
- You must be a resident of, and work in a country, defined as Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income according to the OECD DAC list (listed here).
- You must have a minimum of three years’ full time TESOL teaching or related professional experience after your first degree.
- You must already hold an undergraduate degree (with grades equivalent to UK upper 2nd class honours or higher).
- You must not already be a holder of a doctoral degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, English, or related area.
- You must not already be a holder of a Master’s degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, English, or related area from a UK university.
Benefits
- Up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships are available to students who meet the University of Exeter’s admission’s criteria for the MEd TESOL Programme for September 2025 entry.
- Scholarships will be awarded to academically talented and experienced applicants who are nationals of and work in countries as defined as Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income
Eligible Regions: Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income according to the OECD DAC list (listed here)
Application Process
Please complete the Hornby Scholarship application form here. There is no need to apply for the MEd TESOL Programme first. We will contact applicants shortlisted for interview with instructions to apply.
1. First, apply for scholarship on the Hornby scholarship application form.
2. Shortlisted candidates will receive instructions on how to apply for the MEd TESOL programme
3. Award of a scholarship will be subject to acceptance by the University of Exeter on their MEd TESOL programme.
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