Dreaming of studying at a prestigious university like Oxford?
TheEllison Undergraduate Scholars Program 2026offers you a unique, fully funded opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The program also includes a 10-week summer internship designed to enhance your practical and research skills.
Funded by theEllison Institute of Technology (EIT), this scholarship provides approximately20 spotsfor talented students from around the world,with no application fees. Throughout your academic journey, you’ll collaborate with peers to tackle real-world global challenges — making it an ideal opportunity for ambitious students who are passionate about making a difference.
Program Overview:
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host University: University of Oxford
- Funding Organization: Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT)
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Funding Duration: Full duration of the degree
- Start Date: October 2026
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
- Available Fields: All academic disciplines offered at the University of Oxford
Scholarship Benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- International travel costs (airfare and visa)
- Health insurance
- Financial support to attend academic conferences
- A laptop and other educational tools
- Paid summer research internship
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects with EIT teams
Summer Internship:
Every summer, selected scholars participate ina 10-week research internshipled by EIT. These projects aim to develop innovative solutions to major global challenges across four key areas:
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
- Clean Energy and Climate Change
- Government Innovation in the Age of AI
Projects span disciplines including AI, data science, economics, politics, biology, engineering, chemistry, physics, medicine, law, and more.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A high school qualification recognized by the University of Oxford
- Meeting academic entry requirements for your chosen course
- Meeting Oxford’s English language proficiency requirements
- Proven academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to innovation and collaboration
Selection Criteria:
- Alignment: Demonstrated interest or experience in one of the four focus areas of the scholarship
- Excellence: Outstanding academic performance, awards, or research experience
- Innovation: Creative use of technology to solve real problems — such as founding initiatives or registering patents
- Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Tenacity: Ability to overcome personal or academic challenges
- Integrity: Commitment to ethical behavior and transparency
Required Documents:
- CV / Resume
- Passport copy
- Personal photo
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Portfolio: Including projects, awards, volunteer work, campaigns, or research work
- Any other supporting documents
Application Process:
Phase 1:
- Submit your application via the officialEllison Scholars portal
- Complete personal and academic information
- Upload all required documents
- Choose your intended course of study
- Answer questions on diversity and inclusion
- Submit the application
Phase 2:
- Shortlisted semi-finalists will be guided to apply officially to the University of Oxford
Phase 3:
Those who receive admission to Oxford will be evaluated by the EIT Selection Committee
Phase 4:
Final scholars will be announced and prepared for their journey to Oxford in October 2026
Key Dates:
- Application opens: May 1, 2025
- Application deadline: July 31, 2025
- Semi-finalist selection: September – October 2025
- Finalist selection: January – February 2026
- Final results: March – April 2026
- Start of studies: October 2026