The British Council, in partnership with the University of Stirling and the University of Portsmouth, is offering the British Council English and School Education (TESOL) Scholarship 2026 to international students.
The British Council TESOL Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers full tuition fees, return travel to the United Kingdom, accommodation, and living expenses for selected participants pursuing MA or MSc TESOL online/distance learning programs at the partner universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Expenses | Travel Costs
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Deadline: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Details
The British Council English and School Education Scholarship is an international scholarship initiative developed in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Stirling. The program is designed to strengthen English language teaching (ELT) in government school systems across selected countries including Ghana, Kenya, Türkiye, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.
Through this scholarship, selected candidates will enroll in flexible part-time master’s degree programs focused on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The program is delivered fully online and typically runs for up to 30 months, allowing participants to continue working while studying.
Scholars will begin their studies in September 2026 and will also participate in a two-week academic study visit to the United Kingdom. This visit provides opportunities for in-person learning, professional collaboration, networking with international educators, and cultural exchange.
Participants will gain access to expert UK faculty members, specialized learning resources, and professional mentorship, helping them develop advanced knowledge in teacher development, English language instruction, and educational leadership.
Upon completion of the program, scholars will become part of the British Council’s global alumni network, which promotes continuous professional development and international collaboration among educators.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the British Council TESOL Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be passport holders and permanent residents of an eligible country
- Work within or closely with the government education system
- Be an active English language teacher or teacher educator
- Meet the academic admission requirements for the selected master’s program
- Demonstrate strong commitment to improving national English language teaching systems
- Participate in British Council monitoring and alumni activities
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Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the British Council English and School Education Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition coverage for the online master’s degree
- Return flight tickets to the United Kingdom
- Accommodation during the two-week UK study visit
- Breakfast and a daily living stipend during the visit
- Visa application fee reimbursement
- Reimbursement of one English language test fee
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents for the British Council TESOL Scholarship application:
- Completed application form
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- References (usually one academic or professional referee)
- English test score (if already available, but not mandatory during the application stage)
Clear scans or photos of documents are acceptable for the initial application review.
How to Apply
To apply for the British Council English and School Education Scholarship 2026, interested candidates should:
- Apply for admission to the relevant TESOL master’s program
- Receive an admission offer from the university
- Submit the scholarship application after securing the admission offer
Please note that scholarship applications can only be submitted after receiving admission into the master’s program. Candidates who receive admission but are not selected for the scholarship are not obligated to continue with the program.
Program Options
Applicants should apply according to their country eligibility:
- Applicants from Ghana, Kenya, and Türkiye: Apply to the University of Portsmouth MA TESOL (Distance Learning) Programme.
- Applicants from Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka: Apply to the University of Stirling MSc TESOL (Online) Programme.
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