Amount
Varies
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust is offering a scholarship to support the teaching of English to refugees. The scholarship supports experienced teachers who are themselves refugees, or who have previously held refugee status, and who are currently teaching English to refugees or asylum seekers in the UK. The scholarship supports one teacher each year to […] The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust is offering a scholarship to support the teaching of English to refugees. The scholarship supports experienced teachers who are themselves refugees, or who have previously held refugee status, and who are currently teaching English to refugees or asylum seekers in the UK. The scholarship supports one teacher each year to study full time on the MEd in TESOL at the University of Exeter, covering tuition fees, providing a monthly living stipend, and supporting approved English language testing where required. The scholarship holder will need to be based in Exeter for the duration of the MEd TESOL programme.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that the journey out cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Scholarship for Teachers of English to Refugees?
The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust is offering a scholarship to support the teaching of English to refugees. The scholarship supports experienced teachers who are themselves refugees, or who have previously held refugee status, and who are currently teaching English to refugees or asylum seekers in the UK. The scholarship supports one teacher each year to […] The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust is offering a scholarship to support the teaching of English to refugees. The scholarship supports experienced teachers who are themselves refugees, or who have previously held refugee status, and who are currently teaching English to refugees or asylum seekers in the UK. The scholarship supports one teacher each year to study full time on the MEd in TESOL at the University of Exeter, covering tuition fees, providing a monthly living stipend, and supporting approved English language testing where required. The scholarship holder will need to be based in Exeter for the duration of the MEd TESOL programme.
Who can apply for the Scholarship for Teachers of English to Refugees?
Students pursuing Master's degrees can apply. This scholarship specifically supports Palestinian students.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
Funding amounts vary. Check the official website for detailed financial information.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The Scholarship for Teachers of English to Refugees has an acceptance rate of approximately 23.18%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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