Up to 10 awards are available for the September 2027 intake. The goal is not just to study but to help scholars improve English-language teaching in their home countries. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship

Application deadline: 22 November 2026

Quick Summary

• Host: University of Exeter (UK)
• Programme: MEd TESOL (Master’s)
• Funding: Fully funded
• Awards: Up to 10
• Duration: 1 year
• Start date: September 2027
• Deadline: 22 November 2026
• Travel: Return airfare included
• Living support: Monthly stipend
• Tuition: Fully covered

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly living stipend
• Return international travel
• One-year master’s programme

Who Can Apply

You must:

• Live and work in an eligible OECD DAC country (low/middle income)
• Have 3+ years of TESOL or related teaching experience
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or equivalent) or higher

Not eligible if you:

• Already have a PhD in TESOL/English/Applied Linguistics
• Already have a UK Master’s in TESOL or related field

Who Should Apply

Ideal applicants include:

• English language teachers
• TESOL professionals
• Teacher trainers
• Curriculum developers
• ELT coordinators

You should show clear potential to improve English education in your country.

What You Will Study

You will study:

MEd TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

This is the only programme covered by the scholarship.

Key Dates

• Deadline: 22 Nov 2026
• Shortlist: By 5 Jan 2027
• Interviews: 15–24 Feb 2027
• Final result: By 4 Mar 2027
• Start: Sept 2027

How to Apply (Simple Steps)

1. Check eligibility
2. Prepare your CV and experience details
3. Submit Hornby Scholarship application (no need to apply to Exeter first)
4. Wait for shortlist
5. Attend interview
6. Apply to Exeter if shortlisted

For more details, click here.

What Makes a Strong Application

Focus on:

• Your real teaching impact
• Training or mentoring other teachers
• Problems in English education in your country
• How you will improve education after the MSc

The scholarship values impact, not just academic study.

Important Notes

• You cannot combine it with another scholarship
• You must return to your country after study (expected impact focus)
• Admission to Exeter is still required after selection

Official Links

• University of Exeter Scholarship Page
• Hornby Trust Official Website

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