The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust was established in 1961 to support ELT practitioners from developing countries and countries in transition. Thanks to the Trust, hundreds of English language teachers have been able to develop their expertise through postgraduate courses in ELT and (applied) linguistics at UK universities.
This year, the Hornby Educational Trust MA Scholarships is offering one scholarship place for an English language teacher or teacher trainer from East Asia.
The Hornby Scholarship is for a one-year MA course in the UK starting September 2010. Candidates should be individuals who will make a real difference on their return to their countries. Those practitioners who are able to make a mark on their profession, initiate development and reform programmes and who will act as an inspiration to colleagues are preferred
Funding Arrangements
The funding held by the Hornby Trust covers the costs of the entire programme, except for the airfare and the IELTS test, which will be covered by the local British Council office.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates should normally:
have successfully completed an undergraduate degree course equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in the UK* Shortlisted candidates who do not have IELTS score will be asked to take the test in March 2010.
All candidates must indicate their commitment to take time out of their career to pursue the programme, and those assessing them will be looking for evidence of candidates’ potential to become leaders in their field and future decision-makers.
Application and Selection Process
Local SelectionDeadline of Submission of documents.
British Council must receive the following documents from prospective applicants by 5 March 2010. Documents received after this date will no longer be considered.
Download application form and health declaration form.
Send the documents to British Council office in your country.
15 March 2010Interview of locally shortlisted applicants.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 12 March 2010. Interviews will start on 15 March 2010 Shortlisted applicants without IELTS score will be required to take the test after.
East Asia SelectionDeadline for receipt of locally shortlisted applicants
Documents of the top two applicants will be forwarded to our office in Bangkok before 18 March 2010. A regional team will deliberate to identify the top two candidates for East Asia.
Applications which are not supported by the required documentation will not be considered at the final selection board.
UK Final SelectionDeadline for receipt of regionally shortlisted applicants
The documents of the top two candidates for East Asia will be forwarded to the UK before 1 April 2010.
mid-May The UK shortlist will be finalised and their applications will be forwarded to the universities for placement.Confirmation of places
All offices notified of placement and confirmation of acceptance. Offer letters sent to successful candidates through British Council office overseas.
September Scholars begin arriving at universities.Equal Opportunity and Diversity
As an international organisation working in over 100 different countries there are hugely complex equality and diversity issues to contend with. In many countries, there are different social norms, cultural expectations and legal obligations, but across all, we operate with a clear commitment to equality and diversity. Managing diversity is also central to the British Council's values.
Find out how we promote equality and eliminate discrimination in the areas of gender, race and disability.
It is essential that information about any disability or difficulty with mobility is included on the health declaration form, and that this information is communicated to British Council at an early stage. Even if, for example, a candidate feels their mobility is likely to improve, or even if they feel able to manage with independence and confidence, this information is still needed. The universities can be briefed to provide more suitable accommodation, and specialist equipment may be made available. This has to be booked in at the university placement stage, however, not on arrival in the UK.
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