Program Name: Undergraduate Ellison Scholars
Study Destination: University of Oxford
Opportunity Type: Undergraduate Scholarship
Funding Status: Fully funded
Applications: 1 May 2026–31 July 2026
Academic Start: October 2027
The Undergraduate Ellison Scholars 2027 opportunity supports students who want to study at the University of Oxford while contributing to EIT projects. The program combines a fully funded undergraduate degree with internships that place scholars inside research and innovation work linked to global challenges.
About Undergraduate Ellison Scholars 2027
The Undergraduate Ellison Scholars program connects Oxford undergraduate study with hands-on work at the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford. Scholars study any discipline at the University of Oxford and also join EIT projects during the program.
EIT looks for academically excellent individuals who have already put their knowledge and passion into action. Moreover, scholars collaborate with other students and world-leading experts while working toward real-world solutions.
What Scholars Receive
The program includes academic funding, project access, and professional exposure.
✓ Fully funded undergraduate study at the University of Oxford
✓ Participation in innovative EIT projects
✓ Access to state-of-the-art facilities
✓ Generous financial support
✓ Opportunities to work with science and technology leaders
✓ Collaboration with scholars and world-leading experts
Internship Structure
Undergraduate Ellison Scholars complete internships at EIT during each long vacation between academic years. Each internship includes ten weeks at EIT.
Through these internships, scholars work with EIT teams on current projects. These projects focus on solving major global problems through the advancement and translation of science and technology.
Areas of Work
The internship projects cover one or more of these areas:
• Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Candidate Profile
EIT states particular interest in students with skills in fields including:
• Computer science
• Artificial intelligence
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Robotics
• Plant sciences
• Machine learning
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Engineering
• Medicine
• Microbiology
In addition, EIT welcomes strong candidates who believe their skills can support one of its projects. The listed fields are not exhaustive.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet the University of Oxford entry requirements for the undergraduate course they choose. They must also meet the program’s selection criteria before starting the application.
• Applicants must have, or be on track to receive, a secondary education or high school leaving qualification, diploma, or certificate accepted by Oxford
• Applicants must meet, or be on track to meet, the minimum grade requirements for their chosen course
• Applicants must meet, or be on track to meet, Oxford’s English language requirements
• Applicants must meet the selection criteria for the Undergraduate Ellison Scholars program
Selection and Key Dates
The application process has a clear timeline. First, candidates apply during the May to July window. Then, semi-finalists continue through Oxford’s separate admissions process.
• Application window: May–July 2026
• Applications open: 1 May 2026
• Applications close: 31 July 2026
• Semi-finalists selected: September–October 2026
• Finalists identified: January–February 2027
• Scholars selected, onboarded, and announced: March–April 2027
• First academic year begins: October 2027
Semi-finalists who receive an offer from the University of Oxford automatically progress to the finalist stage. After the final selection process, Ellison Scholars are chosen from the finalist pool.
