IELTS Scholarships 2023 - Grants & Awards, Eligibility, How to Apply?

IELTS Scholarships 2023

The IELTS scholarship is extremely beneficial for international students who wish to accelerate their academic and professional careers. The IELTS exam is taken across 140 countries by more than 5 million students whose first language is not English. Those who have a good hold over the language can easily conquer the exam with high IELTS scores, but few have to work harder. Besides, some are unable to meet the expenses of studying abroad and need help in form of scholarships.

British Council IELTS Award, also known as the IELTS scholarship allows successful test-takers to study bachelors or masters in any English-taught course that mandates proficiency in the language. The IELTS exam is also required in countries like Germany where the courses are offered in both native and English language. 

The British Council IELTS Award is worth between GBP 3,000 and GBP 10,000 and the value depends on the institution chosen by the applicant. The award amount will help to cover a part of the tuition fee for the student. The prizes are directly awarded to the schools.

If the tuition fees of the winning candidate are less than the maximum individual fund of GBP 10,000, then the money is transferred to help the runner-ups. As a vote of thanks for the scholarship, candidates will have to show keenness to work with the IELTS community and share their expertise with other IELTS candidates.

Note: British Council will not offer the British Council IELTS award in 2023. The organisation may again provide updates regarding the same for the next academic session in the latter part of the year.

Eligibility for the IELTS Scholarship (Germany)

IELTS scholarship lays down some fundamental eligibility criteria for the same which students must meet. The following are the requirements for applying to the British Council IELTS Award Germany:

• The student must take the IELTS exam at a British Council facility in Germany and obtain Test Report Form (TRF) issued by it. 

• The age must be above 18 years.

• Must have received at least an overall IELTS score of 6.5 bands. Also, they require a minimum band score of 6.5 in each section of the IELTS exam. 

• Must be enrolling in a full-time bachelors or masters course with English as the medium of instruction at a university in Germany or abroad. The university selected must have fees of at least GBP 3,000.

• Must be able to postulate an admission letter from an educational organisation within a given date. 

Note: Remember that the terms and conditions of the award apply only to those receiving IELTS TRF from a centre in Germany. TRFs issued from outside Germany will not be accepted.

IELTS Recognised Organisations

More than 11,000 organisations in 140 countries accept IELTS. Some of these organisations include:

• Departments of the government and immigration authorities.

• Associations and professional bodies.

• Colleges, universities, and training organisations.

• Multinational corporations and employers.

Note: Global IELTS acceptance is rising all the time, and if the university you intend to attend is not mentioned, we highly advise you to contact the college directly to confirm their most recent entrance criteria.

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Key Dates to Apply for IELTS Scholarship

For IELTS scholarships, the following test dates are important: 

• August 2023: Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed online.

• June 30, 2023: Deadline for applications (14:00, German time).

• July 31, 2023 (at the latest): Submitted letters of acceptance from relevant educational institutions.

Note: Please note that the final winner(s) and application recipients will be notified by August 2023.

How to Apply for IELTS Scholarship

You can apply for the IELTS scholarship online by following the steps below: 

Step I: Take the IELTS exam at a British Council licensed facility in Germany and obtain an official Test Report Form (TRF) from the British Council in Germany dated somewhere between June 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023.

Step II: The online application form must be submitted no later than 14:00 (German time) on June 30, 2023. 

Note: This scholarship is no longer valid for Indian students.

IELTS Scholarship Selection Process

Please note the following selection process/ criteria for IELTS scholarship applications:

• Candidates selected for an interview will need to submit evidence to support their application, such as a copy of their IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) and a copy of their identity card.

• There will be five applicants shortlisted based on the information contained in their applications, especially their personal statements.

• A panel of British Council/higher education representatives will review applications to make sure applicants meet the British Council IELTS Award eligibility criteria.

• Interviewers from the British Council/higher education will interview the final shortlisted applicants (online). After a short presentation, they will be called for an interview to determine the final selection.

Disclaimer: The British Council no longer offers scholarships in India.