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Frank Palmer Award

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

University of Reading: 10% tuition reduction. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
University of Reading
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Only MA Applied Linguistics or MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the University of Reading’s Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. Must receive and accept an offer and meet all admission conditions by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time for February 2027 entry. Full-scholarship holders and sponsored students are excluded. International applicants are eligible.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Masters
Deadline
15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Only MA Applied Linguistics or MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the University of Reading’s Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. Must receive and accept an offer and meet all admission conditions by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time for February 2027 entry. Full-scholarship holders and sponsored students are excluded. International applicants are eligible.

Recorded funding information

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About the Frank Palmer Award (2026)

Frank Palmer Award Provider: University of Reading Study destination: United Kingdom Study level: Masters Award 10% tuition reduction. Eligibility Only MA Applied Linguistics or MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the University of Reading’s Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. Must receive and accept an offer and meet all admission conditions by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time for February 2027 entry. Full-scholarship holders and sponsored students are excluded. International applicants are eligible. Application timing 15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met. Cycle: February 2027 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Fees-and-funding/scholarships/frank-palmer-award Application route: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Fees-and-funding/scholarships/frank-palmer-award Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

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Frank Palmer Award eligibility

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  • Only MA Applied Linguistics or MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the University of Reading’s Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. Must receive and accept an offer and meet all admission conditions by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time for February 2027 entry. Full-scholarship holders and sponsored students are excluded. International applicants are eligible.

Frank Palmer Award document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Frank Palmer Award 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Fees-and-funding/scholarships/frank-palmer-award to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Only MA Applied Linguistics or MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the University of Reading’s Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. Must receive and accept an offer and meet all admission conditions by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time for February 2027 entry. Full-scholarship holders and sponsored students are excluded. International applicants are eligible.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Frank Palmer Award deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.

      Provider deadline information: 15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Dedicated award page supplies exact deadline; international listing confirms eligibility: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/international-scholarships
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Frank Palmer Award?+

    Only MA Applied Linguistics or MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the University of Reading’s Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. Must receive and accept an offer and meet all admission conditions by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time for February 2027 entry. Full-scholarship holders and sponsored students are excluded. International applicants are eligible.

    What funding does the Frank Palmer Award offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Fees-and-funding/scholarships/frank-palmer-award to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Only MA Applied Linguistics or MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the University of Reading’s Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. Must receive and accept an offer and meet all admission conditions by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time for February 2027 entry. Full-scholarship holders and sponsored students are excluded. International applicants are eligible.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 15 November 2026, 23:59 UK time; all offer conditions must be met.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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