The British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme offers a comprehensive and fully funded package that removes financial barriers and enables successful candidates to focus entirely on their studies and professional development. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for the TESOL Master’s degree, ensuring that participants receive a high-quality education without incurring personal costs. The online nature of the programme provides flexibility, allowing scholars to balance their academic commitments with their ongoing professional responsibilities in their home countries.

In addition to tuition coverage, the scholarship includes funding for a two-week study visit to the United Kingdom. During this period, participants will engage in academic sessions, professional development activities, and networking opportunities with fellow educators and experts in the field of English language teaching. All costs associated with this visit, including return travel, accommodation, and living expenses, are fully covered. The scholarship also provides visa support and covers the cost of one English language proficiency test where required. Overall, the programme is designed not only to enhance academic knowledge but also to build practical teaching skills, leadership capacity, and international collaboration among educators.

This scholarship is intended for highly motivated and experienced English language teachers and teacher educators who are currently employed within government education systems in their respective countries. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong academic background, relevant teaching experience, and a clear commitment to improving the quality of English language education. Candidates must meet the admission requirements of the TESOL Master’s programmes offered by partner universities, which may include academic qualifications, professional references, and proof of English language proficiency where necessary. In addition to academic and professional qualifications, applicants should show a genuine intention to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the programme to benefit their home country’s education system after completion.

Eligibility is limited to specific countries, and applicants must be citizens and residents of one of the following: Ghana, Kenya, Türkiye, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. This means that the programme is not open to applicants worldwide, and individuals from countries outside this list, including Uganda, are not eligible to apply. It is therefore important for prospective applicants to carefully review the country eligibility criteria before beginning the application process.

Ghana
• Kenya
• Türkiye
• Bangladesh
• India
• Sri Lanka

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