The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded UK scholarship for experienced English language teachers to study the MEd TESOL at the University of Exeter.
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)
- Check eligibility
- Prepare your CV and experience details
- Submit Hornby Scholarship application (no need to apply to Exeter first)
- Wait for shortlist
- Attend interview
- 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
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