British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a passport holder and a permanent resident of an eligible country
• be an active English language teacher or teacher educator working in, or directly with, the government education sector
• meet the academic entry requirements for the relevant master's programme
• have a strong commitment to improving national English language teaching (ELT) systems
• be willing to participate in British Council monitoring and alumni activities after the scholarship

Note:- Private-sector teachers unaffiliated with the government education system are not eligible.

Selected scholars will receive:

• Full tuition fees for the online master’s
• Return flights to the UK
• Accommodation on campus during the 2‑week visit
• Breakfast and living stipend for daily expenses during the visit
• Visa application fee reimbursement
• Reimbursement of one English language test fee

Note:- Extra expenses are borne by the applicant on their own, like travel to and from your local visa application centre, any additional personal spending during the UK, and costs for more than one English language test attempt.

• Academic transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement
• References (usually one academic and/or professional)
• English test score (if already available – not mandatory at application stage)
• Clear scans or photos are acceptable for initial review

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Apply to a master’s programme at Stirling or Portsmouth University.
Step 4: Receive a conditional or unconditional offer of admission from the university.
Step 5: Once an offer is in hand, submit the scholarship application to the British Council before the deadline.

Application Deadline: 30th April 2026