MA TESOL (DL) Scholarships 2026 – Fully Funded British Council Programme for Teachers

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The MA TESOL (Distance Learning) Scholarships 2026 offer a fully funded opportunity for experienced educators to gain a UK master’s degree while continuing to work in their home country. Funded by the British Council and delivered by the University of Portsmouth, this programme aims to strengthen English language teaching capacity in selected countries.

Scholarship Overview

• Institution: University of Portsmouth
• Funded By: British Council
• Programme: MA TESOL (Distance Learning)
• Study Mode: Part-time (Online)
• Duration: 2 years
• Start Date: September 2026
• Number of Awards: 20 scholarships

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fees covered
• Return travel to the UK for a 2-week academic study visit
• Living expenses during the UK visit
• Opportunity to gain a UK master’s degree remotely
• Continued employment while studying

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be from:
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Türkiye
• Be an experienced teacher or teacher educator
• Work in or directly with the government sector
• Be actively involved in English language teaching (ELT)
• Meet the academic and admission requirements for the MA TESOL programme
• Be willing to contribute to English language development in their home country

Country Eligibility

• Ghana
• Kenya
• Türkiye

How to Apply

1. Apply for the MA TESOL (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Portsmouth
2. Receive an offer of admission
3. Apply for the scholarship via the official application portal
4. If selected, complete any required English language tests (if not already qualified)

Selection Process

• Applications are reviewed after admission to the programme
• Selection is based on:
  • Teaching experience
  • Impact potential in English language education
  • Alignment with national education priorities
• Final results communicated after evaluation

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
• Results Announcement: By 26 June 2026
• Programme Start: September 2026

Important Notes

• You must secure admission first before applying for the scholarship
• If not selected for the scholarship, you are not obligated to proceed with the course
• The programme is fully online, with only a short UK visit required
• This is highly competitive and targeted at impact-driven educators

Why This Scholarship Matters

This programme is more than a degree — it’s a strategic investment in education systems. By empowering teachers with advanced TESOL training, the initiative helps:

• Improve English language education standards
• Strengthen national education systems
• Build local teaching capacity
• Create long-term educational impact across participating countries

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the MA TESOL (DL) Scholarships 2026 – Fully Funded British Council Programme for Teachers