British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme 2026 – YOA

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Applications are open for the British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme 2026. The British Council is funding a brand new worldwide scholarships scheme in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Stirling, aimed toward strengthening English language instructing in authorities faculty programs throughout Ghana, Kenya, Türkiye, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

The scheme will award 40 totally funded scholarships to skilled lecturers and trainer educators to undertake part-time, on-line grasp’s {qualifications} in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) whereas persevering with to work of their home international locations. Each scholarship covers full tuition, together with return journey and residing bills for a bespoke two-week tutorial study go to to the UK.

Educators primarily based in Ghana, Kenya and Türkiye will undertake the MA TESOL (Distance Learning) with the University of Portsmouth, whereas members from Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka will enrol on the MSc TESOL (Online) with the University of Stirling.

Scholarship

The scholarship covers:

• Full tuition charges for the web grasp’s
• Return flights to the UK
• Accommodation on campus in the course of the 2‑week go to
• Breakfast + residing stipend for each day bills in the course of the go to
• Visa application payment reimbursement
• Reimbursement of 1 English language take a look at payment

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Be passport holders and everlasting residents of an eligible nation
• Work in or immediately with the federal government training system
• Be an lively English language trainer or trainer educator
• Meet the educational entry standards for the chosen grasp’s programme
• Show sturdy dedication to enhancing nationwide ELT programs
• Participate in British Council monitoring and alumni exercise

Application

Required Documents

• Degree certificates & transcripts
• CV
• Personal assertion
• References (normally one tutorial and/or skilled)
• English take a look at rating (if already out there – not necessary at application stage)
• Clear scans or photographs are acceptable for preliminary evaluate

The first step is to apply for a spot on the related TESOL grasp’s programme. Once you obtain a suggestion from the college, submit your scholarship application. Note that scholarship purposes can solely be submitted after securing a spot on the grasp’s course. If accepted onto a grasp’s course however not chosen for a scholarship, there is no such thing as a obligation to take the course.

For extra data, go to English and School Education Scholarships Scheme.