{"id":61263,"date":"2024-07-01T12:41:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T12:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=61263"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:01:27","slug":"university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Oxford Ellison Scholars Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The University of Oxford, renowned for its academic excellence and historic prestige, continues to lead the way in higher education with the introduction of the Ellison Scholars Programme. This scholarship initiative is designed to attract and support outstanding students from around the world, providing them with the resources and opportunities to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme\/#Key_Information\" title=\"Key Information\">Key Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Undergraduate_Applicants\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Applicants\">Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme\/#Benefits\" title=\"Benefits\">Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme\/#How_to_apply\" title=\"How to apply?\">How to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-oxford-ellison-scholars-programme\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Ellison Scholars Programme is more than just financial aid; it is a comprehensive support system aimed at nurturing future leaders and innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ellison Scholars Programme at the University of Oxford is a highly competitive scholarship awarded to exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Named in honour of a distinguished benefactor, the programme reflects the University\u2019s commitment to fostering global talent and driving forward cutting-edge research and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Information\"><\/span>Key Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Country:<\/strong>&nbsp;UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University:<\/strong>&nbsp;Oxford University (course work), Ellison Institute of Technology (Project work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program Level:&nbsp;<\/strong>Undergraduate, Graduate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0February 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Undergraduate_Applicants\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Applicants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should demonstrate one or more of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced technology-related skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proven track record in innovating to solve problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding aptitude in a subject that relates to one of EIT\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eit.org\/#humane-endeavours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">humane endeavours\u00a0<\/a>or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eit.org\/ellisonscholars\/projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">projects<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants will need to meet the University of Oxford\u2019s entry requirements for their chosen course. Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have met, or be on track to meet, the University\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/admissions\/undergraduate\/applying-to-oxford\/for-international-students\/ELR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Language requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for their chosen undergraduate degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have, or be on track to have, a secondary education\/high school leaving qualification, diploma or certificate accepted by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/admissions\/undergraduate\/applying-to-oxford\/for-international-students\/international-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Oxford<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have met, or be on track to meet, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/admissions\/undergraduate\/courses\/course-listing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entry requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for their chosen undergraduate degree&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span>Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This student scholarship programme will recruit approximately twenty students from around the world each year, providing a full scholarship for study at the University of Oxford. Together, they will collaborate on projects in EIT\u2019s four areas of humane endeavours: medical science and healthcare; food security and sustainable agriculture; clean energy and climate change; and government policy and economics. This programme will expedite the Scholars\u2019 journeys to becoming global technology innovators and leaders of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars will also receive mentorship from world leaders, scientist and entrepreneurs in the EIT Faculty of Fellows, led by Dr David Agus, Founding Director &amp; CEO of EIT and Visiting Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford; Professor Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford; and Sir Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply\"><\/span>How to apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Admission to Oxford<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective scholars must first apply for admission to a full-time program at the University of Oxford. The admission process is highly competitive, and applicants are encouraged to submit well-prepared applications that highlight their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Scholarship Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once admitted to Oxford, eligible students can apply for the Ellison Scholars Programme. The application process typically involves submitting a separate scholarship application form, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining the applicant\u2019s academic goals, leadership experiences, and vision for impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview as part of the selection process. The interview is an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their passion, commitment, and suitability for the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Selection and Notification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful candidates will be notified of their selection as Ellison Scholars. The selection process is highly competitive, and only the most outstanding candidates are awarded the scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official link \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eit.org\/ellisonscholars\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/eit.org\/ellisonscholars\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Oxford Ellison Scholars Programme represents a remarkable opportunity for talented students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations. By providing comprehensive financial support, academic mentorship, leadership development, and a global community, the programme equips scholars with the tools they need to excel in their fields and make a meaningful impact in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a high-achieving student with a passion for leadership and a commitment to making a difference, the Ellison Scholars Programme at the University of Oxford could be your gateway to excellence. Apply today and take the first step towards a transformative educational experience at one of the world\u2019s leading universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719837140867\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Who is eligible to apply for the Ellison Scholars Programme?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Eligibility varies by program level:<br \/>-Undergraduate Applicants: Must demonstrate advanced technology-related skills, a proven track record in innovation, or outstanding aptitude in a relevant subject. They must also meet the University of Oxford\u2019s entry requirements, including English language proficiency and relevant secondary education qualifications.<br \/>-Graduate Applicants: Specific criteria may vary; applicants should refer to the programme guidelines for detailed requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719837173323\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. How many students are selected each year for the Ellison Scholars Programme?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Approximately twenty students from around the world are selected each year for the Ellison Scholars Programme.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719837191324\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What kind of mentorship do Ellison Scholars receive?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Scholars receive mentorship from esteemed leaders and experts, including Dr. David Agus, Professor Sir John Bell, and Sir Tony Blair, among others.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719837209293\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Are travel and accommodation expenses covered for the interview process?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Details regarding travel and accommodation for the interview process are typically provided during the selection process. Applicants should check the official guidelines or contact the programme administrators for specific information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719837258937\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What is the application deadline for the Ellison Scholars Programme?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. For the <strong>2026 intake<\/strong>, the deadlines vary significantly by program level. While the undergraduate window has already passed, the graduate cycle is currently reaching its final stages:<br \/><strong>Graduate (DPhil\/PhD) Deadline:<\/strong> The final deadline for the 2026 cohort is <strong>February 1, 2026<\/strong>. This is a rolling application process, and candidates are strongly encouraged to submit immediately, as the program may close once all project spots are filled.<br \/><strong>Undergraduate Deadline:<\/strong> Applications for the 2026 intake closed on <strong>July 31, 2025<\/strong>. The window for the <strong>2027 intake<\/strong> is expected to open in <strong>May 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The University of Oxford, renowned for its academic excellence and historic prestige, continues to lead the way in higher education with the introduction of the Ellison Scholars Programme. 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