A.S.Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships 2025/2026
The University of Exeter has opened applications for the A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships 2025/2026. This scholarship is designed to support English language teaching professionals from low- and middle-income countries.
π About the Scholarship
The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust focuses on building capacity for English language teaching in low- and middle-income countries. The scholarship provides funding for a Masterβs degree to teachers and professionals with relevant experience and demonstrated potential to enhance English language teaching and learning in their home countries.
π Benefits
Recipients of the University of Exeter A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships will receive:
- Full University fees
- Monthly stipend to cover accommodation and living costs
- Various grants to cover defined additional costs
- UK Visa and National Health Service fees
- Return international travel costs
β Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a resident of and work in a country classified as Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income according to the OECD DAC list (view the list here).
- Have a minimum of three yearsβ full-time TESOL teaching or related professional experience after earning their first degree.
- Hold an undergraduate degree with grades equivalent to UK upper second-class honours or higher.
- Not already hold a doctoral degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, English, or a related area.
- Not already hold a Masterβs degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, English, or a related area from a UK university.
π Application Process
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Complete the Hornby Scholarship application form here.
Note: There is no need to apply for the MEd TESOL Programme first. -
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with instructions on how to apply for the MEd TESOL programme.
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The scholarship award is subject to acceptance by the University of Exeter for the MEd TESOL programme.
π Application Deadline
- 09 February, 2026
π Scholarship Application Portal
For more details, visit the official University of Exeter A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships page.
To apply directly, complete the scholarship application form.
This scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for English language teaching professionals to advance their careers and make a meaningful impact in their home countries. Don't miss out!
- Full University fees
- A monthly stipend to meet accommodation and living cost
- Various grants to cover defined additional costs
- UK Visa and National Health Service fees
- Return international travel costs









