Are you a passionate English language teacher from a low- or middle-income country looking to enhance your skills and impact? Look no further! The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship is now open for applications, offering a fully-funded Master’s degree scholarship to study at the prestigious University of Exeter.
Fact About The University of Exeter
- Top 10 University in the UK: The University of Exeter is ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK, according to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
- Global Research Powerhouse: The University of Exeter is recognized as a global research powerhouse, with 98% of its research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014).
- Sustainable Future: The University of Exeter is committed to creating a sustainable future, with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
- World-Class Facilities: The University of Exeter boasts world-class facilities, including a £48 million investment in its Sports Park and a £27 million investment in its Forum building.
- Diverse Student Body: The University of Exeter has a diverse student body, with students from over 130 countries worldwide.
- Employment Success: The University of Exeter has an impressive employment success rate, with 95% of its graduates in work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2017).
- Academic Excellence: The University of Exeter has a strong reputation for academic excellence, with many of its subjects ranked among the top 10 in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
- Location: The University of Exeter is located in the beautiful city of Exeter, Devon, which is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK.
- History and Heritage: The University of Exeter has a rich history and heritage, dating back to 1955 when it was founded as the University College of the South West of England.
- Community Engagement: The University of Exeter is committed to community engagement, with a strong focus on working with local businesses, charities, and community groups to make a positive impact on society.
Requirements For A.S HORNBY Educational Trust Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to academically talented and experienced applicants who are nationals of and work in low and middle income countries as defined in the OECD DAC list (listed here).
Rewards For A.S HORNBY Educational Trust Scholarship
- Up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships (full fee waiver plus a maintenance payment of £15,500 minimum for the year) are available to students who fully meet the University of Exeter’s admission’s criteria for the MEd TESOL Programme for September 2024 entry.
Please note this scholarship is only available for study on the University of Exeter’s MEd TESOL programme and is not available for PGCert or PGDip programmes of study.
The Hornby Trust is delighted to be partnering with the University of Exeter for these scholarships, and all applicants will be jointly considered by the University of Exeter and the Hornby Trust.
How To Apply For A.S HORNBY Educational Trust Scholarship
To apply for the Hornby Trust Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should use the ” CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page.
IMPORTANT: Please first complete the University of Exeter application form for admission to the MEd TESOL programme by the Apply Online section in the upper right section of the webpage. Then, once you have obtained an Exeter student number, please complete the Hornby Scholarship application form .
Please remember that you will need your Exeter student number to submit your scholarship application.
The closing date for applications for this award is 26th February 2025.
Applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted to attend an interview no later than 18th April 2025. Interviews will be held between Monday 28th April and Wednesday 14th May 2025.
Applicants shortlisted to attend an interview will be notified of the outcome no later than 22nd May 2025.