Introduction:
Indeed, education is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the future! Consequently, the Ertegun Graduate Scholarship is a prestigious award that provides exceptional students from around the globe with the opportunity to pursue advanced studies at the University of Oxford and, as a result, make their dreams come true. Furthermore, established in honor of the visionary philanthropists Ahmet and Mica Ertegun, this scholarship aims to foster a vibrant academic community dedicated to the humanities. It offers full financial support, including tuition, living expenses, and exclusive access to Ertegun House, which is, above all, a dedicated center for interdisciplinary collaboration and intellectual exchange. In short, recipients of this scholarship are selected based on their outstanding academic achievements, potential to contribute to their field, and commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world.
Eligible Courses:
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The list of eligible courses for the Ertegun Scholarship University of Oxford for the period of 2025-2026 is as follows:-
- Ancient History DPhil
- Ancient Philosophy MSt
- Buddhist Studies MPhil
- Celtic Studies MPhil
- Celtic Studies MSt
- Classical Archaeology DPhil
- Classical Archaeology MPhil
- Classical Archaeology MSt
- Classical Armenian Studies MSt
- Classical Hebrew Studies MSt
- Classical Indian Religion MPhil
- Classical Languages and Literature DPhil
- Comparative Literature and Critical Translation MSt
- Contemporary Chinese Studies MSc
- Cuneiform Studies MPhil
- Digital Scholarship MSc
- Eastern Christian Studies MPhil
- Economic and Social History MPhil
- Economic and Social History MSc
- Egyptology MPhil
- English DPhil
- English (650-1550) MSt
- English (1550-1700) MSt
- English (1700-1830) MSt
- English (1830-1914) MSt
- English (1900-Present) MSt
- English and American Studies MSt
- English Studies (Medieval Period) MPhil
- Film Aesthetics MSt
- Fine Art DPhil [Contempory Art History and Theory track only]
- Global and Imperial History MSt
- Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature MPhil
- Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature MSt
- Greek and/or Roman History MPhil
- Greek and/or Roman History MSt
- History DPhil
- History MPhil
- History MSt
- History (History of Science and Medicine & Economic and Social History) DPhil
- History of Art DPhil
- History of Art and Visual Culture MSt
- History of Science, Medicine and Technology MPhil
- History of Science, Medicine and Technology MSc
- Islamic Art and Architecture MPhil
- Islamic Art and Architecture MSt
- Islamic Studies and History MPhil
- Islamic Studies and History MSt
- Japanese Studies MPhil
- Japanese Studies MSc
- Jewish Studies MPhil
- Jewish Studies MSt
- Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period MPhil
- Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period MSt
- Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World MPhil Korean Studies MSt
- Late Antique and Byzantine Studies MPhil
- Late Antique and Byzantine Studies MSt
- Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics DPhil
- Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics MPhil
- Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics MSt
- Medieval and Modern Languages DPhil
- Medieval Studies MSt
- Modern Chinese Studies MPhil
- Modern Languages MPhil
- Modern Languages MSt
- Modern Middle Eastern Studies MPhil
- Modern Middle Eastern Studies MSc
- Modern South Asian Studies MPhil
- Modern South Asian Studies MSc
- Music DPhil
- Music (Composition) MPhil
- Music (Composition) MSt
- Music (Musicology) MPhil
- Music (Musicology) MSt
- Music (Performance) MPhil
- Music (Performance) MSt
- Oriental Studies DPhil
- Oriental Studies MSt
- Philosophical Theology MPhil
- Philosophical Theology MSt
- Philosophy DPhil
- Philosophy BPhil
- Philosophy of Physics MSt
- Slavonic Studies MPhil
- Slavonic Studies MSt
- Study of Religions MSt
- Syriac Studies MSt
- Theology MPhil
- Theology MSt
- Theology and Religion DPhil
- Tibetan and Himalayan Studies MPhil
- Traditional China MSt
- Traditional East Asia MPhil
- Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies MSt
- World Literature in English MSt
- Yiddish Studies MSt
Eligibility Criteria:
- Firstly apply to a graduate program in the Humanities mentioned above and satisfy the requirements for the relevant program.
- Then meet the English Language Requirement which is divided into two categories:-
o IELTS 7.0 Minimum Overall Score with a 6.5 minimum score per component, TOEFL iBT 100, C1 Advanced 185 with a minimum score per component of 176, and C2 Proficiency 185 with a minimum score per component 176
o IELTS 7.5 Minimum Overall Score with 7.0 minimum score per component), TOEFL iBT 110, C1 Advanced 191 with minimum score per component 185 and C2 Proficiency 191 with minimum score per component 185
Application Process:
- Apply for the scholarship at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting ‘Ertegun Graduate Scholarships in the Humanities’ in the funding section of the university’s Graduate Application Form. For more information
please visit http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate - Finally, complete a supporting statement (word doc) https://www.ertegun.ox.ac.uk/sitefiles/ertegun-supporting-statement-entry- 2024.docx and upload it as a PDF document together with your Graduate Application Form by the application deadline.
Selection Procedure:
- Because Ertegun Scholars are selected in a highly competitive process by an Ertegun Scholarships Selection Committee made up of the Head of Oxford’s Humanities Division and one representative from each of the eligible faculties, acting in consultation with the Board of Ertegun Overseers.
- Shortlisted candidates will initially be identified by faculties, before being nominated to the Selection Committee for its consideration. Then, as a part of that initial process, they will be interviewed by a Faculty representative (usually via videoconference or telephone). Indeed the interview will provide them with an opportunity to expand on the topics covered in their supporting statement.
- As a result, all successful candidates will be notified by email.
- Due to the high volume of applications unsuccessful applicants will not informed.
Scholarship Benefits:
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- Certainly, the Ertegun Scholarship covers course fees in full.
- In addition, scholars will receive a generous annual grant for living costs (for 2023-24, the grant amount was £18,622).
- Moreover, Scholars will benefit from activities like space for writing and research, opportunities to participate in social occasions, lively lectures, etc within the Ertegun House.
Competition for the Scholarship:
These are highly competitive scholarships with over 1,500 applicants for around 15 awards each year, with an average 1.5% success rate for Masters Candidates and 1.3% for Doctoral candidates.
Key Dates:
The applications for The Ertegun Graduate Scholarship 2025-2026 are likely to start soon from September 2024.
Official website: Scholarships | Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the
Humanities (ox.ac.UK)
For more opportunities like this, check out our blog on [Fully Funded Scholarships for Students in the UK in 2024].
What is the Ertegun Graduate Scholarship?
The Ertegun Graduate Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers full financial support for students pursuing advanced studies in the humanities at the University of Oxford. It covers tuition fees, and living expenses, and provides exclusive access to Ertegun House.
Who is eligible for the Ertegun Graduate Scholarship?
Applicants must apply to a graduate program in the humanities listed as eligible for the scholarship. They must also meet the English Language Requirements specified for their course of study.
What are the English Language Requirements?
Category 1: IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 100, C1 Advanced 185 (176 per component), C2 Proficiency 185 (176 per component)
Category 2: IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 per component, TOEFL iBT 110, C1 Advanced 191 (185 per component), C2 Proficiency 191 (185 per component)
How competitive is the Ertegun Graduate Scholarship?
It is highly competitive with over 1,500 applicants each year for around 15 awards. The success rate is approximately 1.5% for Master’s candidates and 1.3% for Doctoral candidates.
What is the selection process for the scholarship?
The selection involves multiple stages:
- Initial review by faculties to shortlist candidates.
- Faculty interviews (via videoconference or telephone).
- Final selection by the Ertegun Scholarships Selection Committee. Successful candidates will be notified by email.