The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust in partnership with the University of Exeter in the UK, is offering the prestigious Hornby Trust English Language Teaching Scholarships for the 2024/2025 Academic year. The scholarship is open for applicants outside the UK, and all applicants will be jointly considered by the University of Exeter and the Hornby Trust.
The University of Exeter Hornby Trust Scholarship program is only available for study on the University of Exeter’s MEd TESOL program and is not available for PGCert or PGDip programs of study
Hornby Trust Scholarship Overview
Hornby Educational Trust places a high priority on developing the teaching of English in low- and middle-income nations. Teachers and other associated professionals with expertise and proven ability to improve English language instruction in their own country are eligible to apply for Master’s degree scholarships.
Students who fully meet the University of Exeter’s admissions requirements for the MEd TESOL Program for September 2024 enrollment are eligible for up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships, which include full fee waivers and a maintenance stipend of at least £15,500 per year.
Benefits of the Hornby Trust Scholarship
- Successful applicants will receive a full tuition fee waiver and a stipend of at least £15,500, disbursed over monthly payments.
- This financial aid encompasses accommodation, living costs, and return international travel expenses
- The scholarship covers the recipient’s journey to the UK when the course commences and one journey back to their home country at the end of the course.
Eligibility Criteria for Hornby Trust Scholarship
Prospective applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship;
- They should be residents and professionals working in low- or middle-income countries, as defined by the OECD DAC list.
- A minimum of three years of full-time TESOL teaching or related professional experience is required.
- The scholarship focuses on the University of Exeter’s MEd TESOL program, emphasizing its role in capacity building for English language teaching.
- Candidates must already hold an undergraduate degree (with grades equivalent to UK upper 2nd class honors or higher) or a relevant postgraduate degree.
- Applicants are expected to first submit a normal postgraduate application to the University of Exeter for the MEd TESOL program and so receive an Exeter student number.
- The Exeter student number sent directly to the student will enable him or her to submit their application for a Hornby Scholarship. This is because this number must be included in their application for approval.
How to Apply
To apply for the Hornby Trust Scholarship 2024-25 at the University of Exeter;
- Qualified Candidates must first complete the University of Exeter application form for admission to the MEd TESOL program.
- Upon receiving an Exeter student number, proceed to complete the Hornby Scholarship application form via this link: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/apply/step1/?award=4676
- During the application, Applicants must include an 800-word maximum of a strong cover letter addressing daily challenges faced by English teachers, explain how studying at the University of Exeter can address these challenges, and highlight the candidate’s skills and expertise.
- For more details about this award, visit the University of Exeter website at https://www.hornby-trust.org.uk/scholarships
Application Deadline
March 1, 2024.
FAQs
Can I apply for the Hornby Trust Scholarship if I am from a high-income country?
No, the scholarship is specifically for residents of low or middle-income countries, as per the OECD DAC list (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/media/universityofexeter/postgraduatewebsite/DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2022-23-flows.pdf)
Is the scholarship applicable to PGDip programs at the University of Exeter?
No, the Hornby Trust Scholarship is exclusively available for the MEd TESOL program.
Can I apply for the scholarship without an Exeter student number?
No, the Exeter student number is a prerequisite for submitting the Hornby Scholarship application.
Is there a limit to the number of scholarships awarded?
Up to ten fully funded scholarships will be awarded based on academic talent and experience, as per the University of Exeter’s admission criteria for the MEd TESOL Programme for September 2024 entry.
