The Ellison Scholars undergraduate scholarships support students pursuing fully funded degree studies at the University of Oxford. Scholars can study any discipline while contributing to EIT projects through internships during the summer vacations between academic years. The 2027 application cycle closes on 31 July 2026.
Quick Overview
Scholarship: Undergraduate Ellison Scholars
Category: Fully funded undergraduate degree programme
University: University of Oxford
Available Disciplines: Any academic field
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Studies Begin: October 2027
Project Internships: 10 weeks each summer between academic years
Ellison Scholars Undergraduate Scholarships
The Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme combines university study with practical research and innovation experience. Scholars complete a fully funded undergraduate degree at Oxford while working with EIT teams on projects designed to address real-world problems.
Applicants are selected through a competitive process. Scholars collaborate with each other and with experts in science and technology.
What the Programme Offers
Selected scholars receive access to:
✓ Fully funded undergraduate study in any discipline at the University of Oxford
✓ Innovative EIT projects
✓ State-of-the-art facilities
✓ Financial support
✓ Opportunities to work with science and technology leaders
EIT Internship Projects
Each long vacation between academic years includes a 10-week internship at EIT. During these internships, Undergraduate Ellison Scholars work with EIT teams on existing projects.
The project areas include:
• Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Relevant Skills and Fields
The programme welcomes strong candidates who believe their skills could contribute to EIT projects. EIT is particularly interested in fields that include:
• Computer science and artificial intelligence
• Economics and mathematics
• Robotics and machine learning
• Plant sciences and biology
• Chemistry and engineering
• Medicine and microbiology
The listed fields are examples rather than an exhaustive list.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must satisfy the University of Oxford requirements for their chosen undergraduate course.
Candidates should:
• Have, or be on track to receive, an accepted secondary education or high school leaving qualification, diploma, or certificate.
• Meet, or be on track to meet, the minimum grades required for their selected Oxford course.
• Meet, or be on track to meet, the relevant University of Oxford English language requirements.
• Review and meet the Undergraduate Ellison Scholars selection criteria before applying.
Application and Selection Process
Applications opened on 1 May 2026 and close on 31 July 2026.
The next stages are:
• September–October 2026: Semi-finalists are chosen. They then follow the University of Oxford’s separate and independent admissions process.
• January–February 2027: Semi-finalists with an Oxford offer automatically advance to the finalist stage.
• March–April 2027: The Ellison Scholars are selected, onboarded, and announced.
• October 2027: Scholars begin their Oxford studies and EIT Oxford engagement.
Application Deadline
The application window closes on 31 July 2026.
