A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship 2027/28 at the University of Exeter
The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship provides fully funded MEd TESOL opportunities at the University of Exeter for experienced English language teachers from developing countries.
Overview
The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship 2027/28 is designed for experienced English language teachers and TESOL professionals from low- and middle-income countries. Jointly offered by the Trust and the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, the programme seeks to strengthen worldwide English language education by supporting up to 10 educators who show excellence and potential leadership in their home countries.
Benefits
- Full tuition fees for the one-year MEd TESOL programme.
- Monthly living stipend covering accommodation, food, local transport, and daily expenses.
- Return international airfare between the recipient's home country and the United Kingdom.
Eligibility
- Country of Residence: Must live and work in a Least Developed Country, Low-Income Country, Lower Middle-Income Country, or Upper Middle-Income Country based on the OECD DAC list.
- Professional Experience: Must have at least three years of full-time TESOL teaching experience or equivalent professional experience following a first university degree.
- Academic Qualifications: Must hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) or higher, or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Restrictions: Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree in a related discipline, nor a UK Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English, or a closely related field.
How to Apply
Candidates should complete the official scholarship application form directly. Applicants should not apply separately to the University of Exeter's MEd TESOL programme before scholarship selection; shortlisted individuals will receive separate instructions for formal university admission.
Deadline
Applications close on 22 November 2026.