The Ertegun Graduate Scholarship at the University of Oxford offers exceptional students the opportunity to delve deeper into their chosen field, debt-free, and surrounded by a vibrant intellectual community.
Graduate students who are awarded the Ertegun Scholarship have the opportunity to undertake their studies and research in a stimulating, challenging, and highly rewarding intellectual environment while not being bothered about how to fund their education.
Scholarship Summary:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Oxford
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Host Institution(s): University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Nationality: All Nationalities
- Study Level: Graduate Studies
Ertegun Scholarships at Oxford | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Ertegun Scholarships 2024, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must ensure that they meet the criteria for entry into their course of study, including English language requirements.
- Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.
- Applicants must have been admitted to study an eligible course at the University of Oxford for the 2025/2026 academic session.
- Applicants must have obtained relevant academic certificates required for admission into the graduate programs of the University of Oxford.
- Current graduate students are not eligible to apply for funding for a second or third year of their course.
- The scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any other awards. Awards may only be offered for students starting a new full-time graduate course.
Additional requirement
- Applicants have to apply to a graduate program in the humanities at the University of Oxford
- Applicants must meet the English language requirements:
- Higher Level: IELTS 7.5 (7.0 in each component) or TOEFL 110 (25 in each component)
- Standard Level: IELTS 7.0 (7.0 in each component) or TOEFL 110 (25 in each component)
Benefits of the University of Oxford Ertegun Scholarship
- Ertegun House Access: As an Ertegun Scholar, you’ll have your dedicated workspace at Ertegun House for studying and research. Ertegun House also hosts social events, lectures, performances, and activities designed specifically for scholars.
- Full Tuition Coverage: The Ertegun Scholarship takes care of all your tuition fees for the entire program duration.
- Living Stipend: You’ll also receive a generous annual grant to cover your living expenses in Oxford. In 2023-2024, this stipend was £18,622, which should be enough for a single student’s living costs.
The University of Oxford Ertegun Scholarship Duration:
The scholarship covers your tuition fees for the entire length of your approved course. If your program lasts more than a year, you’ll need to renew your scholarship annually based on your academic performance.
Available Subjects for the University of Oxford Ertegun Scholarship
- Classics (including Classical Archaeology)
- Fine Art (DPhil in Contemporary Art History and Theory only)
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- English Language and Literature
- Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics
- History (including History of Art and History of Architecture)
- Medieval and Modern Languages (covering most European languages and their literature)
- Theology and Religion
- Music
- Philosophy
- Interdisciplinary Courses: Celtic Studies, Comparative Literature & Critical Translation, Film Aesthetics, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Digital Scholarship, and Medieval Studies.
Application Procedure for the University of Oxford Ertegun Scholarship
- Interested applicants for the Ertegun Scholarships at Oxford are to apply for the scholarship at the same time as they apply to Oxford by selecting ‘Ertegun Graduate Scholarships in the Humanities’ in the Funding Section of the University’s Graduate Application Form.
- Apply to Oxford First: You’ll need to be admitted to a humanities graduate program at the University of Oxford. Submit your application following their instructions.
- Complete the Ertegun Scholarship Alongside: While applying to Oxford, be sure to indicate your interest in the Ertegun Scholarship on the University’s graduate application form.
- You must also complete a supporting statement (Word doc) and upload it as a PDF document together with your Graduate Application Form by the application deadline for your application to be complete.
You have to reply to the statement by providing three responses, each no longer than 500 words, that address the objectives and goals of the Ertegun Scholarship initiative.
Application Deadline: Not specified
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Are UK students eligible to apply?
Students from all countries and all backgrounds are welcome to apply for Ertegun Scholarships, including UK students.
- I am a current Oxford student: can I apply for a scholarship?
Current Oxford students may apply for this scholarship only if they are applying to start a new course (rather than for funding to support their current course).
- I have submitted my application for courses with an early application deadline but want to submit the supporting statement at a later date. Is this possible?
It is preferable to submit all application material at once. However, exceptionally it is possible to submit the supporting statement at a later date. Please submit your course application for the earlier deadline, ticking the Ertegun Scholarship option and uploading a placeholder statement saying “I will provide my Ertegun statement for the January deadline”. Once you have completed your supporting statement send it to Graduate Admissions by the deadline. Please ensure that you state your full name, course details, and student number.
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