The Ellison Institute of Technology’s mission is to develop and deploy technology in pursuit of solving some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems. Guided by world leaders, scientists and entrepreneurs, EIT seeks to accelerate innovation in health and medical science, food security and sustainable agriculture, climate change and clean energy, and government innovation and era of artificial intelligence.

EIT, alongside the University of Oxford, is committed to developing the global technology innovators and leaders of the future. In addition to the project-based learning with EIT and mentorship from world experts in the EIT Faculty, the Ellison Scholars program fully funds course fees for undergraduate or graduate study at the University of Oxford, and includes a generous stipend to cover all living expenses, plus the equivalent of paid internships.

The Ellison Scholars Program is 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 program includes the equivalent of paid internships, with continued work on a project within EIT’s humane endeavours.

The Ellison Scholars programme is looking for at least twenty candidates from around the world  each year, who are passionate about solving humanity’s most serious problems. Scholars will fully commit to both their study at the University of Oxford and their ongoing project work with EIT. 

Eligibility 

• Applicants will need to show that they are aligned and committed to EIT’s vision by demonstrating a deep understanding of global problems in at least one of EIT’s four humane endeavours.
• In addition, applicants should demonstrate one or more of the following:
  • Advanced technology-related skills
  • A proven track record in innovating to solve problems
  • Outstanding aptitude in a subject that relates to one of EIT’s humane endeavours or projects
• All applicants must excel in the following three criteria:
  • Academic Excellence
  • Passion for their subjects
  • Tenacious and resolute
• All applicants must also excel in one or more of the following traits:
  • Strong Communicator
  • Influential and motivational
  • Trusted collaborator
• Undergraduate Eligibility:
  • Applicants will need to meet the University of Oxford’s entry requirements for their chosen course. Applicants must:
    • Have met, or be on track to meet, the University’s English Language requirements for their chosen undergraduate degree
    • Have, or be on track to have, a secondary education/high school leaving qualification, diploma or certificate accepted by the University of Oxford (*see note below)
    • Have met, or be on track to meet, the entry requirements for their chosen undergraduate degree (including minimum grade requirements)
• Graduate Eligibility:
  • Applicants will be asked to provide evidence that they meet the entry requirements of their chosen DPhil (PhD) course at the University of Oxford. These entry requirements will likely include minimum undergraduate degree outcomes and English language requirements. 

Award Highlights: 

Tuition fees for the Ellison Scholars’ chosen undergraduate or graduate degree at the University of Oxford will be paid in full by EIT. In addition, Ellison Scholars will receive an annual cost of living grant (paid monthly), which will significantly exceed the funds needed to cover:

• Accommodation and food costs
• Additional living costs for studies
• The equivalent of paid internships for work on innovation projects

EIT will cover travel between a Scholar’s home and Oxford each year, any additional travel as needed for the programme, and provide initial set up funds, e.g. to purchase new technology needed for studies. The scholarship is funded by the generosity of Larry Ellison, Chief Technology Officer of Oracle and EIT Faculty Fellow.

https://eit.org/ellisonscholars/

Undergraduate Application Deadline: August 1, 2024 4:00 pm UK time

Graduate Application Deadline: September 30, 2024 4:00 pm UK time

Advisor: Office of Distinguished Scholarship