Location: United Kingdom
Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Program
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Full duration of the Program
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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The Ellison Scholars Programme is a flagship scholarship offered by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford, providing fully funded undergraduate or doctoral study at the University of Oxford. The programme is designed to empower high-performing students to become scientific and technological innovators and leaders committed to solving humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems. All undergraduates funded by EIT are Ellison Scholars, while for doctoral candidates, the Ellison Scholars programme is one of several routes to EIT funding. Undergraduate Ellison Scholars pursue a fully funded degree in any discipline at Oxford while completing ten-week paid internships at EIT each long vacation (summer) between academic years, working on cutting-edge projects across EIT’s four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology; Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture; Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2; and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.
The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford is a new research and innovation institution located at the Oxford Science Park, Oxford, UK, founded with a major strategic alliance with the University of Oxford backed by a £130 million investment. EIT develops and deploys technology in pursuit of solving humanity’s most challenging problems, with multidisciplinary teams working across health and life sciences, food security, climate change, and artificial intelligence and robotics.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- Fully-funded undergraduate or graduate study at the University of Oxford
- Generous living stipends to cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses
- Paid internships for undergraduate students
- Project-based learning
- Access to world-leading experts and state-of-the-art facilities at EIT
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
Undergraduate:
- Must have, or be on track to be awarded, a secondary education/high school leaving qualification, diploma, or certificate accepted by the University of Oxford
- Must have met, or be on track to meet, the minimum grade requirements for their chosen undergraduate course at the University of Oxford
- Must have met, or be on track to meet, the University of Oxford’s English language requirements for their chosen undergraduate course
- Must meet the Ellison Scholars selection criteria (see Selection Criteria below)
Graduate (DPhil):
- Must be applying to or enrolled in a doctoral programme at the University of Oxford in a science or technology-related field aligned with one of EIT’s four Humane Endeavours
- Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and research potential
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The Ellison Scholars programme is highly selective. Candidates are assessed across six core qualities: Alignment — a demonstrated deep understanding of global challenges in at least one of EIT’s four Humane Endeavours, evidenced by relevant experience and achievements; Excellence — outstanding academic achievements, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to apply knowledge critically to solve complex challenges; Innovation — a visionary mindset that embraces technological advancement with creativity and challenges the status quo; Collaboration — the ability to build strong relationships, foster teamwork, and bring people together to achieve success; Tenacity — resilience, determination, and the ability to view setbacks as opportunities to learn and adapt; and Integrity — honesty, openness, and a commitment to collective success.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
