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Introduction and Background
Welcome, aspiring educators! If you have a passion for English language teaching and hail from a low- or middle-income country, we have exciting news for you. The Hornby Education Trust is offering up to ten fully funded scholarships for the Master’s in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program at the University of Exeter. Let’s delve into the details and guide you through this golden opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Hornby Trust Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Reside and work in a low or middle-income country as per the OECD DAC list.
- Possess a minimum of three years’ full-time TESOL teaching or related professional experience after your first degree.
- Hold an undergraduate degree (with grades equivalent to UK upper 2nd class honors or higher) or a relevant postgraduate degree.
- Submit a normal postgraduate application to the University of Exeter for the MEd TESOL program and obtain an Exeter student number before applying for the scholarship.
Benefits
The Hornby Trust Scholarship focuses on capacity building for English language teaching in low- and middle-income countries. The scholarship provides fully funded support for Master’s degree candidates entering the MEd TESOL program at the University of Exeter for the September 2024 intake.
Award Inclusions:
- Full tuition fees
- Stipend of at least £15,500 (distributed monthly) for accommodation and living costs (exact amount to be confirmed)
- Return international travel costs (covers one journey to the UK at the start of the course and one return journey to your home country at the end of the course, with an encouraged open return ticket)
Note: This scholarship is exclusively available for the MEd TESOL program and is not applicable to PGCert or PGDip programs.
Application Process
- Complete the University of Exeter application form for admission to the MEd TESOL program online by the specified deadline.
- Once you receive an Exeter student number, complete the Hornby Scholarship application form here.
- When completing the scholarship application, include a covering letter (800 words max) addressing specific questions related to challenges faced by English language teachers and how the MEd TESOL at the University of Exeter will help overcome these challenges.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Shortlisting Notification: April 15, 2024
- Interview Period: April 29 – May 6, 2024
- Final Outcome Notification: May 22, 2024
Conclusion
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your English language teaching expertise! Apply for the Hornby Trust Scholarship and pave the way for positive change in your community. Good luck!
