MA TESOL (DL) Scholarships 2026 – British Council x University of Portsmouth
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Summary:
The MA TESOL (Distance Learning) Scholarship, funded by the British Council and delivered by the University of Portsmouth, offers fully funded master’s degrees for teachers from Ghana, Kenya, and Türkiye. It covers full tuition and a 2-week funded UK study visit. The programme is part-time, online, and allows scholars to continue working. Applications close 30 April 2026, and you must first secure admission to the course before applying for the scholarship.
Scholarship Name
MA TESOL (Distance Learning) Scholarship – English & School Education Scheme
Host Institution
- University of Portsmouth
- Funded by the British Council
Level of Study
Master’s Degree (TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Value / Benefits (Fully Funded)
- Full tuition fees
- Return flights to the UK
- 2-week UK study visit
- Living expenses during the visit
Eligible Countries
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Türkiye
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
- Be an experienced English teacher or teacher educator
- Work in or with the government education sector
- Be actively involved in English language teaching
- Meet the academic requirements of the University of Portsmouth
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
- Results: By 26 June 2026
- Programme Start: September 2026
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to the MA TESOL (Distance Learning) at the University of Portsmouth
- Receive an offer (conditional/unconditional)
- Apply for the scholarship
- If selected → submit English test (if required)
Programme Details
- Duration: 2 years (part-time)
- Mode: Online (distance learning)
- Includes:
- Weekly online learning
- Tutor support
- Dissertation supervision
- 2-week UK visit
Important Notes
- You must get admission first before applying for the scholarship
- No obligation to continue if you don’t get the scholarship
- The programme is designed to improve the national English teaching systems
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