Since 1957, the ESU has provided summer study abroad scholarships to middle and high school teachers at Oxford, Edinburgh, Shakespeare’s Globe in London & Stratford-upon-Avon.

Over 2,000 teachers have returned revitalized and inspired to share their new teaching strategies, knowledge and international perspective with over 200,000 students nationwide.

Applications are now open to apply for an ESU New York City Branch TLab Scholarship

to study in the UK in the summer of 2026!

UK Summer Study programs take place in July and early August each summer.

2026 UK program dates and details should be available in mid-December.

2025 UK programs are currently posted on the ESU website for reference only.

To apply for an ESU NYC Branch TLab Scholarship, please complete the 2026 ESU TLab Application Form.

Application Deadline: 3/1/2026

For questions or more information, email Alice Uhl  at auhl@esuus.org

Please note, the ESU TLab Scholarship is a 2-Tier Application process. If awarded an ESU NYC Branch TLab Scholarship, you will then be instructed to complete the application of the UK program you wish to attend by March 15, 2026 and email to ESU National Headquarters. All UK applications are reviewed by the ESU and forwarded to the UK by April 1st. The UK institution will email you directly of their admission decision in mid-April.