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You should only apply if you satisfy the criteria below. You must be a resident of, and work in a country, defined as Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income according to the OECD DAC list (listed here). You must have a minimum of three years’ full time TESOL teaching or related professional experience after your first degree. You must already hold an undergraduate degree (with grades equivalent to UK upper 2nd class honours or higher). You must not already be a holder of a doctoral degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, English, or related area. You must not already be a holder of a Master’s degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, English, or related area from a UK university.

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Please complete the Hornby Scholarship application form. There is no need to apply for the MEd TESOL Programme first. We will contact applicants shortlisted for interview with instructions to apply. 1. First, apply for scholarship on the Hornby scholarship application form. 2. Shortlisted candidates will receive instructions on how to apply for the MEd TESOL programme 3. Award of a scholarship will be subject to acceptance by the University of Exeter on their MEd TESOL programme.

As a benefit, University of Exeter Alumni have access to an exclusive Family and Friends Discount Scheme. We email registered alumni with details of the scheme, giving them the opportunity to refer family members or friends, who apply to start an eligible University of Exeter postgraduate programme of study, for a 20% discount on their first-year tuition fees when they enrol.

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Other eligibility requirements An award of £2,000 which is restricted to any student resident in Cornwall during their post-graduate studies and undertaking a post-graduate degree programme at the Penryn or Truro Campus. Students must be in receipt of an offer for the coming academic year to be considered for this bursary.

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You can apply by completing and returning the Anning Morgan Bursary Application Form 2026.

Other eligibility requirements The Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton offers up to three Scholarships every year, each worth £1000 per annum. The church is a magnificent Perpendicular Gothic building, boasting a very fine 3-manual organ built by Harrison & Harrison in 1921 (restored 2001). Crediton is a large town approximately six miles outside Exeter that has good transport links with the city (both bus and train). The choir consists of around 25 adults and 10 girl and boy choristers. We maintain a wide-ranging and challenging repertoire, which we perform to a high standard. We sing at the weekly Sunday Eucharist in addition to Choral Evensong (once or twice each month) and occasional weekday evening services (festivals). There are two choir practices per week (one for the junior choristers and one for the whole choir) on Tuesdays and Fridays. Some of our scholars have gone on to take up appointments and scholarships at cathedrals, major parish churches and Oxbridge colleges. Our Scholarships are available to organists and singers (sopranos, counter-tenors, altos, tenors and basses). We usually appoint one organ scholar and up to two choral scholars at any one time. The purpose of the Organ and Choral Scholarships at Crediton is to support the work of the choir and maintain the standard of music making in the church. The Scholarships are quite flexible and offer many opportunities: besides singing, Scholars have the chance to direct the choir, perform, organize concerts and recitals, help with the individual training of Junior Choristers and take part in the choir’s various social activities. Scholarships are normally held in conjunction with degree courses (undergraduate or postgraduate) at Exeter University, but we also welcome gap-year scholars. The Scholarships are normally tenable for up to three years, subject to a yearly review. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

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Entrance scholarships are available to new undergraduate students who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below: Devon Scholarship – For applicants born in Devon or ordinarily resident in the county for at least three years prior to the start of the course. Horwill Memorial Scholarship – For applicants with relatives employed by, or retired from, the Post Office in the South West region. CV Thomas Scholarship – For pupils of Truro School. You may apply if: You meet the specific eligibility criteria; and You hold an offer for an undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter starting September 2026.

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The application form will be available on this webpage.

Other eligibility requirements Our Exeter Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement, offering funding to help cover the costs of studying at the University of Exeter. We are committed to attracting talented students from around the world to become part of our dynamic university environment, where you will have access to exceptional teaching, learning, and academic research whilst contributing to our vibrant global community. You can apply for one of these scholarships if you: have International fee status (including any EU applicants required to pay International fees in 2026/27) already hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study an eligible Postgraduate taught degree at the University of Exeter, beginning in September 2026. (These scholarships are intended for self-funded students.) Scholarship recipients are selected on: Academic merit, based on the information you have supplied in your Masters programme application. Applicants will typically be expected to demonstrate that they have achieved or are able to achieve the equivalent of UK upper second class degree (2:1). See our Entry Requirements pages for further guidance. The ability to demonstrate the following as part of the application process: academic and career ambitions; a clear plan for making the most of the study opportunity; a sense of social responsibility and willingness to engage with the Exeter community.

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To be considered for one of these scholarships, once you have your programme offer, please apply using the webform.

Other eligibility requirements You can apply for one of these scholarships if you: have International fee status (including any EU students required to pay International fees in 2026/27); already hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study an eligible Undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter, entering year one of that programme directly in September 2026. Students progressing from University of Exeter International Study Centre (ISC) International Foundation are not eligible. All campus-based Undergraduate degrees in the above areas are eligible, except the following: Ineligible Undergraduate programmes - BMBS Medicine; Law programmes delivered by the University of Law; Dual LLB/Juris Doctor (JD) with the Chinese University of Hong Kong; LLB Engineering and Law (HKUST); Graduate Law LLB; LLB Law: Brickfields Asia College; Simon Fraser University, Canada, double-degree partnership; Degree Apprenticeships.

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To be considered for one of these scholarships, once you have your programme offer, please apply using the webform.

Other eligibility requirements The Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Scholarships are awarded to students who will be studying abroad in German and/or French speaking countries. For the academic year six scholarships are available, each worth £2,000. Eligibility Undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Students must be intending to spend at least 6 months of the travelling and residing in a German and/ or French speaking country. Applications are not restricted to students studying within the Department of Modern Languages, but applicants must be able to satisfy the Selection Panel that they have adequate knowledge of the language of the country they propose to visit. Students must not be nationals of the country they propose to visit.

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Please complete the application form which is available Bessie Rook Application Form. Please complete Part 1 of the reference form then send to your referee for completion of Part 2 (who must be a University of Exeter academic member of staff): Bessie Rook Reference Form.

Other eligibility requirements Value of Scholarship Undergraduates – a full tuition fee waiver plus a grant for living costs of £11,500 for each year of study. An Access to Exeter Bursary of £2,300 per year is also awarded. Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £20,780*. A research allowance of £5,000 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3.5 years. Doctorate Students (HASS disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £20,780*. A research allowance of £750 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3 years. Programme of Study Sanctuary Scholarship applications will be considered from students applying to the following programmes: Full-time undergraduate degree programmes Full-time Doctorate level programmes (eg PhD, EngD, EdD, MPhil) The following programmes are not eligible for Sanctuary Scholarship funding: BMBS Medicine – this is due to a cap imposed by the NHS on the number of home students we can recruit to the programme. Any change to the fee status of a student during their studies would put the University in breach of this cap Any taught or research Masters programmes (eg MA, MSc, MRes, MbyRes)

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Apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship before the 1st May 2026 deadline.

Other eligibility requirements The Sport Performance Bursary is awarded annually to athletes competing and representing internationally (NGB Performance Pathway) within one of our recognised AU Clubs. These are tailored to the needs of the individual and includes a cash sum for sporting expenses of up to £3,000. The amount awarded depends on your: ­Chosen sport, ­Achievements and national ranking (if applicable) and Ability and potential to develop during your time at Exeter. This award provides access to further support services including athlete lifestyle mentoring, dependent on the need of the individual athlete. All financial support is accessed through a claim form which will be reviewed by the performance team. These bursaries may be awarded at the discretion of the Performance Unit. Sports Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are available to undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, as well as current students. Every Sports Scholar must be a student at the University of Exeter and compete for the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events. Criteria: To be part of an Olympic NGB Performance Pathway (Age Group U19 upwards) whom competes internationally in their chosen sport - In addition to the above, have a national ranking (if applicable) - Ability to represent the university in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events - Continuation of national/international competition whilst studying at the university. Scholarships are only offered to students who have gained a place or normal admission to a course at the University of Exeter. No special reduction in entry criteria is offered as part of the scholarship and all offers of a place on the scheme are subject to receiving an offer at the University.

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Applications for the Sport Scholarships Scheme are open between the 31st October to the 31st May for each corresponding September entry. The Performance Team assesses all applications and invites shortlisted candidates to formally apply to the second stage of the scheme’s application process at the end of June. This application requires a more detailed submission and references. In most circumstances, shortlisted applicants will be invited to pre-season training in late August onwards (if applicable). A final decision on the award will then be made and will be allocated between September to the beginning of November depending on yearly selections within your sport. Applications for each award are submitted via the Sports Scholarships Scheme Application and, dependent on success, the applicant will be notified of the award offered. If you are a current student at the University of Exeter, please apply using our Current Student Sports Scholarship and Performance Bursary Application form.

Other eligibility requirements The Bursary is awarded annually to athletes competing at the highest domestic level competition within their sport, where the training base and competition venue is located outside of Exeter. The amount awarded depends on your: Chosen sport Club/team you represent Level of representation All of our sporting awards are funded centrally by the University Performance Programme. However, several partners, local and national sponsors also show great generosity by financing several individual scholarships and bursaries. Eligibility Sports Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are available to undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, as well as current students. Every Sports Scholar must be a student at the University of Exeter and compete for the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events. Criteria: To be part of an Olympic NGB Performance Pathway (Age Group U19 upwards) whom competes internationally in their chosen sport - In addition to the above, have a national ranking (if applicable) - Ability to represent the university in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events - Continuation of national/international competition whilst studying at the university Scholarships are only offered to students who have gained a place or normal admission to a course at the University of Exeter. No special reduction in entry criteria is offered as part of the scholarship and all offers of a place on the scheme are subject to receiving an offer at the University.

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In most circumstances, shortlisted applicants will be invited to pre-season training in late August onwards (if applicable). A final decision on the award will then be made and will be allocated between September to the beginning of November depending on yearly selections within your sport. Applications for each award are submitted via the Sports Scholarships Scheme Application and, dependent on success, the applicant will be notified of the award offered. Applications for the Sport Scholarships Scheme are open between the 31st October to the 31st May for each corresponding September entry.

Other eligibility requirements The Sport Scholarship is awarded annually to athletes competing and representing internationally (NGB Performance Pathway) within one of our performance sports. These are tailored to the needs of the individual and include a cash sum for sporting expenses up to £3,000 dependent on sporting level. The amount awarded depends on your: Chosen sport, Achievements, Ability and potential to develop during your time at Exeter. As part of each award, a wider package of support services that includes physiotherapy, workshops and lifestyle mentoring as well as sport specific coaching is provided that equates to a cash equivalent upwards of £3,500. Sports Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are available to undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, as well as current students. Every Sports Scholar must be a student at the University of Exeter and compete for the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events. Criteria: To be part of an Olympic NGB Performance Pathway (Age Group U19 upwards) whom competes internationally in their chosen sport - In addition to the above, have a national ranking (if applicable) - Ability to represent the university in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events - Continuation of national/international competition whilst studying at the university. Scholarships are only offered to students who have gained a place or normal admission to a course at the University of Exeter. No special reduction in entry criteria is offered as part of the scholarship and all offers of a place on the scheme are subject to receiving an offer at the University.

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The Performance Team assesses all applications and invites shortlisted candidates to formally apply to the second stage of the scheme’s application process at the end of June. This application requires a more detailed submission and references. In most circumstances, shortlisted applicants will be invited to pre-season training in late August onwards (if applicable). A final decision on the award will then be made and will be allocated between September to the beginning of November depending on yearly selections within your sport. Applications for each award are submitted via the Sports Scholarships Scheme Application and, dependent on success, the applicant will be notified of the award offered. Applications for the Sport Scholarships Scheme are open between the 31st October to the 31st May for each corresponding September entry.

Other eligibility requirements St Peter's Tiverton offers four Choral Scholarships each year worth £720 + expenses. They are provided by the Viscount Amory Charitable Trust. Our scholarships are unique in that they are designed to fit around your studies and university commitments. Therefore, we have, in reason, a flexible approach to which services you attend. Tiverton is only twenty minutes away from Exeter and transport can be arranged. St Peter's church is the largest church in the town, dating back to 1073. We have an excellent choral music tradition with regular choral evensongs and special services throughout the year. Our choir is made up of around fifteen singers, with others joining us for our monthly Choral Evensong and other events. Our historic organ dates back to 1696, so there are opportunities for organists.

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Other eligibility requirements Our Better World Scholarships are awarded by the MBA Programme Director to students who can demonstrate outstanding academic merit or financial need and a commitment to the ethos of the programme. Our awards aim to recognise and support a range of factors to enable and support a fully diverse, able and enthusiastic cohort. We have up to £500,000 worth of scholarships available. To be considered for a scholarship, all you need to do is apply for The Exeter MBA. If you are a suitable candidate, we will invite you to apply for a scholarship. Please note these scholarships are awarded entirely at the discretion of the Business School. Entry requirements To apply for this scholarship you will first need to have an offer of a place on The Exeter MBA. More information about The Exeter MBA, including information about how to apply for the programme, can be found on our website. Duration of award: for 1 year

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To apply for this scholarship you will first need to have an offer of a place on The Exeter MBA. More information about The Exeter MBA, including information about how to apply for the programme, can be found on our website. There is no separate application process for this scholarship. The programme interview will be used to determine your suitability for this scholarship. Following the interview, you may be asked to prepare and submit a video of yourself talking to camera, in which you address some key factors that support your application: why you believe that you deserve a scholarship; what you will bring to the programme that will benefit others in the cohort; why responsible leadership is of particular interest to you; and how you’d plan to be an ambassador for the Exeter MBA programme after graduation.

Other eligibility requirements We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship worth 20% of the cost of your first year tuition fees. Awards are available for students enrolling on most* standalone (campus-based or online) taught Masters degrees (e.g. MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip) or research degrees (e.g. MPhil/PhD), and certain online credit-bearing short courses (micro credentials), in 2026/27. The PGCE programme is also eligible for this award. *Excluded programmes are: Online programmes/courses in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences - MA Education (Online), MA Creative Writing (Online) and micro credentials; MiPDAL Dual Masters in Intellectual Property Law; Graduate Law LLB; and law programmes delivered by the University of Law. Progression within the same programme, such as between or from micro credentials, between or from a PGCert and a PGDip, to a Masters, or from MPhil to PhD is not eligible for an award under this scheme. (Progression from a standalone Masters to a standalone research degree is eligible.) Awards are available to home and international University of Exeter alumni who have: graduated from an undergraduate degree or postgraduate certificate, diploma or degree awarded by the University of Exeter; completed an inbound Study Abroad semester/year at the University of Exeter; completed a credit-bearing University of Exeter International Summer School; completed a University of Exeter online credit-bearing short course (micro credential).

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This scholarship will be applied automatically to eligible postgraduate applicants enrolling for study in 2026/27. A separate scholarship application is not required. When submitting your postgraduate programme application via our application portal, please remember to complete the relevant section to indicate your previous University of Exeter study. PGCE applicants need to apply via the Department for Education (DfE) apply page.

Other eligibility requirements We are pleased to offer University of Exeter students graduating in 2026 and progressing directly to a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a 20% scholarship towards the cost of their first year tuition fees. Awards are available for students enrolling on most* standalone (campus-based or online) taught Masters degrees (e.g. MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip) or research degrees (e.g. MPhil/PhD), and certain online credit-bearing short courses, in 2026/27. The PGCE programme is also eligible for this award. *Excluded programmes are: Online programmes/courses in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences - MA Education (Online), MA Creative Writing (Online) and micro credentials; MiPDAL Dual Masters in Intellectual Property Law; Graduate Law LLB; and law programmes delivered by the University of Law. Progression within the same programme, such as between or from micro credentials, between or from a PGCert and a PGDip, to a Masters, or from MPhil to PhD is not eligible for an award under this scheme. (Progression from a standalone Masters to a standalone research degree is eligible.) Entry requirements Awards are available to home and international University finalists graduating from an undergraduate degree or postgraduate certificate, diploma or degree awarded by the University of Exeter. To receive the scholarship, you must meet the entry requirements for your chosen eligible postgraduate programme and enrol on this programme with us in 2026/27 (1 September 2026 - 31 August 2027). (Alumni who have already graduated or completed an inbound Study Abroad semester/year, credit-bearing International Summer School or online credit-bearing short course (micro credential) at the University of Exeter are eligible for an equivalent award - see University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship 2026/27).

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This award will be applied automatically to eligible University of Exeter progressing students enrolling for study in 2026/27. A separate application is not required.