United Kingdom · Fully funded
A S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship 2027 at the University of Exeter
Updated 17 October 2026
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The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust, in partnership with the University of Exeter, offers fully funded scholarships for experienced English language teachers from developing countries to study the one-year MEd TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in the UK.
Deadline: 22 November 2026, for September 2027 entry.
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition fees
- A monthly living allowance for accommodation and daily costs
- Return international flights
- Visa costs
- English language test costs
- A warm clothing allowance
- A dissertation allowance
Number of awards: up to 10.
Who can apply
- You live and work in a country on the OECD DAC list of developing countries (least developed, low income, lower middle income or upper middle income). Nigeria is eligible.
- At least three years of full-time experience teaching English (TESOL) or in related ELT work, after your first degree
- A first degree equal to a UK upper second-class (2:1) or higher, or a relevant postgraduate degree
- You must meet the University of Exeter's entry requirements for the MEd TESOL
Not eligible: people who already hold a doctorate in TESOL, applied linguistics or English, or a UK master's in these areas.
The scholarship is only for the MEd TESOL, not the PGCert or PGDip.
How to apply
- Complete the Hornby Scholarship application form on the University of Exeter's award page.
- You do not need to apply to the MEd TESOL first. If you are shortlisted, Exeter will tell you how to apply for the programme.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed online.
Timeline
- 22 November 2026: application deadline
- By 5 January 2027: shortlisting results
- 15–24 February 2027: interviews
- By 4 March 2027: final results
- September 2027: programme starts
Tips
- Show the impact of your teaching: who you teach, the challenges, and what you have changed.
- Explain how the MEd will help you improve English teaching in your country when you return.
- The Hornby Trust looks for teachers who will contribute to ELT in their home country, not just advance their own careers.
Contact: [email protected]
Official University of Exeter award page · Hornby Trust MEd TESOL scholarships