Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme 2027 – Fully Funded
The Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme 2027 offers fully funded undergraduate scholarships for study at the University of Oxford. Alongside their degree studies, scholars work on EIT research and innovation projects through summer internships. Applications are open until 31 July 2026.
Quick Overview
Programme: Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme
Opportunity Type: Fully funded undergraduate scholarship
Study Institution: University of Oxford
Academic Fields: Any discipline
Application Period: 1 May–31 July 2026
Programme Start: October 2027
Internship Format: 10 weeks at EIT during each summer vacation between academic years
About the Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme
Undergraduate Ellison Scholars pursue a fully funded degree in any discipline at the University of Oxford. At the same time, they contribute to EIT projects focused on science, technology, and global problems.
The research and innovation projects are delivered as internships. Scholars collaborate with each other and with experts while developing practical experience alongside their academic studies.
Selection for the programme is highly competitive.
Scholarship Features
The Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme offers:
✓ A fully funded undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford
✓ Work on innovative EIT projects
✓ Access to state-of-the-art facilities
✓ Financial support
✓ Opportunities to work alongside science and technology leaders
Summer Internships at EIT
Undergraduate Ellison Scholars complete 10-week internships at EIT during each long vacation between academic years. The internships connect scholars with existing EIT projects that aim to address global problems through science and technology.
Projects may focus on one or more of the following areas:
• Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Academic Interests
EIT is particularly interested in applicants with skills in fields such as:
• Computer science
• Artificial intelligence
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Robotics
• Plant sciences
• Machine learning
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Engineering
• Medicine
• Microbiology
This list is not exhaustive. Candidates with skills relevant to EIT projects may also apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the University of Oxford entry requirements for their chosen undergraduate course.
Candidates must:
• Hold, or be on track to receive, a secondary education or high school leaving qualification, diploma, or certificate accepted by the University of Oxford.
• Meet, or be on track to meet, the minimum grade requirements for their selected course.
• Meet, or be on track to meet, the University of Oxford English language requirements for the chosen course.
• Meet the selection criteria for the Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme before starting an application.
Selection Timeline
The application and selection process follows this timeline:
• 1 May–31 July 2026: Application window
• September–October 2026: Semi-finalists are selected and apply separately to the University of Oxford.
• January–February 2027: Semi-finalists who receive an Oxford offer automatically progress to the finalist stage.
• March–April 2027: Ellison Scholars are selected, onboarded, and announced.
• October 2027: Scholars begin their first academic year at the University of Oxford and their engagement with EIT Oxford.
Application Deadline
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
