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<style> body {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin:0; padding:0; background:#f9f9f9; color:#333;} .container {max-width: 960px; margin:auto; padding:20px;} h1, h2, h3 {color:#2a5d9f;} a {color:#1a73e8; text-decoration:none;} a:hover {text-decoration:underline;} ul {margin-left:20px;} .callout {background:#e2f0ff; border-left:4px solid #2a5d9f; padding:10px 15px; margin:20px 0;} .button {display:inline-block; background:#2a5d9f; color:#fff; padding:10px 15px; border-radius:4px; text-decoration:none;} .button:hover {background:#1e4470;} </style><div class="container"> <h1>A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarships</h1> <p>The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust (AHET) was founded in memory of Albert Sidney Hornby, a pioneering linguist and author of the renowned <em>Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary</em>. The Trust exists to further Hornbys lifelong commitment to language education by providing financial assistance to students, teachers and researchers who demonstrate talent, need, and a genuine passion for the study and teaching of English.</p> <h2>Who Can Apply?</h2> <p>AHET awards several distinct scholarships, each with its own eligibility criteria. In general, applicants must meet one or more of the following conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Be a citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country.</li> <li>Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme that includes a substantial component of English language study, linguistics, TESOL, or related fields.</li> <li>Demonstrate a strong academic record (typically a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent).</li> <li>Show financial need, assessed through a standard meanstest.</li> <li>Commit to using the scholarship to advance English language education, either through research, teaching, or community outreach.</li> </ul> <h2>Types of Scholarships</h2> <h3>Undergraduate Study Scholarship</h3> <p>Designed for highachieving students beginning their first degree in English language studies. The award covers tuition fees up to £2,500 per academic year and may include a modest livingcost stipend.</p> <h3>Postgraduate Research Scholarship</h3> <p>Supports masters and doctoral candidates whose research aligns with the Trusts focus on language acquisition, curriculum development, or assessment. Recipients receive up to £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years.</p> <h3>Teacher Development Grant</h3> <p>Targeted at practising teachers who wish to attend an accredited professional development course, conference, or workshop. Grants range from £1,000 to £2,500 and are intended to enhance classroom practice.</p> <h3>Community Outreach Scholarship</h3> <p>Provides seed funding for projects that promote English language learning in underserved communities. Successful proposals can obtain up to £3,000 for materials, travel and coordination costs.</p> <div class="callout"> <strong>Key dates (2026 cycle)</strong><br> Applications open: 1May2026<br> Deadline: 31July2026 (midnight GMT)<br> Notification of results: 15September2026 </div> <h2>How to Apply</h2> <p>All applications are submitted through the AHET online portal. The standard package includes:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Application Form</strong> personal details, academic background and a statement of purpose (max 1,000 words).</li> <li><strong>Academic Transcripts</strong> official copies from your current or most recent institution.</li> <li><strong>Reference Letters</strong> two letters, one from an academic supervisor and one from a professional (e.g., employer or teacher).</li> <li><strong>Financial Evidence</strong> recent payslips, tax returns or a scholarship/aid statement to confirm need.</li> <li><strong>Project Proposal</strong> (if applying for the Community Outreach Scholarship) a concise plan outlining objectives, methodology, timeline and budget.</li> </ol> <p>All documents must be uploaded in PDF format. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.</p> <h2>Selection Process</h2> <p>The Trusts Scholarship Committee evaluates applications on three pillars:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Academic Merit</strong> evidence of strong grades, research potential or teaching competence.</li> <li><strong>Financial Need</strong> assessment of the applicants economic circumstances.</li> <li><strong>Impact Potential</strong> how the scholarship will enable the candidate to contribute to English language education locally or globally.</li> </ul> <p>Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief video interview. Final decisions are communicated via email, and successful scholars are required to sign a scholarship agreement that outlines reporting obligations.</p> <h2>Obligations of Scholars</h2> <p>Recipients must:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) throughout the award period.</li> <li>Submit an annual progress report, including academic results and a reflective statement on how the scholarship supported their goals.</li> <li>Present a concise presentation at the annual AHET conference (or submit a prerecorded video) to share findings or teaching innovations.</li> <li>Agree to a payitforward clause after graduation, scholars are encouraged to volunteer a minimum of 20hours a year in languageeducation activities coordinated by the Trust.</li> </ul> <h2>Success Stories</h2> <p><strong>Maria Patel Undergraduate Scholar (2022)</strong><br> Maria, a firstgeneration university student from Kenya, used the Undergraduate Study Scholarship to complete a BA in English Linguistics. She later secured a role with the Commonwealth Language Initiative, where she now designs curricula for rural schools.</p> <p><strong>Dr. James OLeary Postgraduate Research Scholar (20232025)</strong><br> Jamess thesis on Digital GameBased Learning for ESL learners was funded by the Postgraduate Research Scholarship. The findings have been published in the <em>International Journal of Language Teaching</em> and adopted by several UK secondary schools.</p> <p><strong>Community Outreach Project 2024</strong><br> A team of teachers in Bangladesh received a Community Outreach Scholarship to develop a mobile library of Englishlanguage resources. The project reached over 1,200 learners within its first year and continues to expand.</p> <h2>Contact & Further Information</h2> <p>For detailed eligibility criteria, application guidelines, or to arrange a preapplication consultation, please contact the Trust:</p> <ul> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:scholarships@ahet.org">scholarships@ahet.org</a></li> <li>Phone: +44 (0)20 79461234</li> <li>Address: A.S. Hornby Educational Trust, 12 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2RB, United Kingdom</li> </ul> <p>Visit the official website for the latest news, past awardees and downloadable application forms:</p> <p><a class="button" href="https://www.ahet.org/scholarships" target="_blank">Go to AHET Scholarships</a></p></div>