Ellison Undergraduate Scholars Program 2026 at Oxford University
The programme is looking to find outstandingly talented people who have the skills and abilities to contribute significantly to specific projects within our humane endeavours. Exact projects will be determined when students enter the program.
Alongside their studies at the University of Oxford, Ellison Scholars work on cutting-edge EIT projects that aim to tackle global challenges through technology
These research and innovation projects, conducted as summer internships, are central to the Scholars programme and we seek exceptionally talented individuals with strong collaboration skills and the ambition to make a real impact.
The innovation projects aim to solve global problems through technology and are at the centre of gravity for both EIT and the Ellison Scholars programme.
Undergraduate Ellison Scholars will work on a project year-round, alongside their university studies, and full-time during much of the University’s long vacation (i.e. the summer break).
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with world-leading experts to solve real-world problems through technology whilst studying for a fully-funded undergraduate degree at one of the top universities in the world is what sets this scholarship program apart.
Scholars collaborate with each other and with world-leading experts to solve real-world problems, while pursuing a fully-funded undergraduate degree in any discipline at one of the world’s top universities – the University of Oxford. Places on this programme are extremely limited and highly competitive.
We are particularly interested in students with skills in fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, economics, mathematics, robotics, plant sciences, machine learning, chemistry, biology, engineering, medicine or microbiology.
This list is not exhaustive and strong candidates who believe they have skills that would benefit one of our projects are welcome to apply.
Summary of the Ellison Undergraduate Scholars Program 2026
- Type: Undergraduate scholarship
- Country to study: United Kingdom
- Perks: Tuition fees, Generous living stipend, Paid innovation project internships, Travel/conference costs, and lots more
- Sponsored by: Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT)
- Scholarship Begins: October
- Eligible Countries: All
- Deadline: 31st July, 2025
Eligibility Requirements for the Ellison Undergraduate Scholars Program 2026
- The EIT Undergraduate Scholarship is open to all nationals.
- Meet Oxford University’s entry requirements.
- Have completed secondary education (accepted by the University of Oxford).
- Meet the minimum grade requirements for their chosen course (current or expected).
- Meet Oxford’s English language requirements (current or expected).
Required Documents
- CV
- Valid Passport.
- High School degree/diploma.
- English Language Certificate.
- Any other relevant documents, if needed.
Application Timelines
- 31st July 2025: Ellison Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline
- September to October 2025: Successful Scholars are invited to apply for Admission to the University of Oxford
- October 2026: Scholarship begins at the University of Oxford.
So, the process involves applying for the scholarship first, and if successful, then applying for admission to the university for a program starting in October 2026.
Benefits of the Ellison Undergraduate Scholars Program 2026
The Scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees covered
- Generous living stipend
- Paid innovation project internships
- Travel/conference costs covered
- Personal tech setup provided
- Arrival costs covered (flights, visa, healthcare)
- An academic scholarship that funds all course fees at the University of Oxford, with a generous stipend to cover things such as travel, programming, accommodation and living expenses.
- The multi-year programme includes the equivalent of paid internships, with continued work on a project within EIT’s humane endeavours.
- Join a team with other Scholars and the EIT Faculty of Fellows to work on important projects during the academic year and summers.
- Scholars will have ongoing access to EIT technology and human assets as they continue working toward profound change in their home country and around the world.
Deadline: July 31st, 2025
