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.
EIT’s innovation projects will span the full development pipeline — translating research and discovery into practical solutions, and scaling these for global impact.
Ellison Scholars will be active contributors to these projects, innovating to solve global problems across EIT’s four humane endeavours through technological advancements across the Institute’s ongoing projects.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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 requirementsfor 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).
- Applicants must also meet their selection criteria before starting an application.
BENEFITS
- 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 programme 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.
SELECTION CRITERIA
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
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