British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia)
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the IELTS Prize, applicants must:
be a permanent resident in one of the countries/territories in the East Asia region*
attend a higher educational institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admission requirements
be able to provide a Letter of Acceptance from the host university by 29 July 2022
begin undergraduate or postgraduate studies at degree level in 2022/23 academic year (January 2022 to March 2023 in specific)
have a minimum band score of 6 in each of the four component parts of the test
register for an IELTS test with the British Council on, or after, 1 April 2021 and be able to produce a valid IELTS score as part of their application for the Prize
Application Process
All applications must be submitted through our online application system. The process of selecting IELTS Prize winners takes about two to three months from the application deadline. See below for an overview of the whole process:
Take IELTS with British Council and obtain a valid score
Opens April 2022
Opens April 2022
Carefully prepare your documents
Opens April 2022
Opens April 2022
Complete your online application
July 2022
15 July 2022
Local panel interview
July 2022
Mid-Late July 2022
Winners to provide Letter of Acceptance
29 July 2022
29 July 2022
Before you get started on your application
Previous applicants commented that it takes them less than 30 minutes to complete their applications. You will be able to save your progress on the application form using your unique link for application. Before you get started, have these documents with you:
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a scanned copy of your passport / identification document that proves your permanent residency in one of the eligible countries/territories*
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a soft copy of a recent passport-sized photograph
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your IELTS Test Report Form Haven’t taken IELTS? Book your test now
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a Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Application Timeline
The process of selecting IELTS Prize winners takes approximately two to three months from the application deadline. See below for an overview of the application and selection process, and the important dates to note.
29 April 2022
Applications Open
Applications open at 6 pm (HK time). Submit your application via the online portal.
15 July 2022
Applications Close
Applications close at 6pm (HK time). Late submissions will not be considered. As we anticipate heavy traffic on the application portal during the last day of the application period, please do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.
Mid July 2022
Shortlisting
We will shortlist eligible applicants based on their personal statement and invite them to interview. To prepare for your interview, draw some inspiration from the past winners.
Late July 2022
Interviews for Local Prizes
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the panel for the Local Prizes.
29 July 2022
Letter of Acceptance
Winners must provide a Letter of Acceptance from their host institution by 29 July 2022.
August 2022
Notification to Winners
Winners for the local prizes will be notified via email and are required to accept the offer within one week.
September 2022
Awards Ceremony
Winners will be invited for an award ceremony.
September/October 2022
Your study journey begins
Winners’ study journeys kick off and, as British Council IELTS Ambassadors, winners will be inspiring other individuals in the East Asia region to pursue their dreams!