Oxford Ertegun Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Humanities

The Oxford Ertegun Scholarship 2027 is a graduate scholarship for students who want to pursue humanities study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. It welcomes applicants from around the world who can bring thoughtful ideas to their subject and contribute to a community of scholars. If you are planning a master’s or doctoral degree program, start by finding an eligible course that matches your academic background and research interests.

The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Program brings students together at Ertegun House, where conversation across disciplines is part of the experience. This guide explains the study options, benefits, eligibility rules, documents and application process so you can prepare a complete application.

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Oxford Ertegun Scholarship 2027: Overview

Scholarship Overview

• Host institution: University of Oxford.
• Study destination: United Kingdom.
• Degree levels: Eligible master’s and DPhil courses in the humanities.
• Study mode: A new full-time graduate course.
• Eligible nationalities: All countries, including the UK.
• Deadline: The relevant scholarship deadline for your course; see the guidance below.

Who Can Apply for the Ertegun Scholarship?

• Applicants from any country, including the United Kingdom.
• Students applying to start a new, eligible full-time graduate course.
• Candidates who meet their chosen course’s academic admission requirements.
• Applicants able to provide the required scholarship statement and course documents on time.

Important Restrictions

Part-time study is not eligible. Current Oxford students can apply for a new eligible course, but the scholarship does not fund the remaining years of their existing course. The award cannot be held alongside another award.

English Language Requirements

Follow the requirements of your selected course and Oxford’s official exemption rules. Receiving a scholarship does not waive the language requirement. Plan any required test early enough to meet the instructions for your admission application.

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Degree Programs Confirmed on the Official Ertegun List

The examples below are taken from Oxford’s published Ertegun eligible-course list. They are grouped by qualification to make course comparison easier. This is a selection, not the full list; confirm your exact title and study mode before applying.

Master’s and Other Taught Graduate Programs

• Digital Scholarship - MSc.
• Film Aesthetics - MSt.
• Comparative Literature and Critical Translation - MSt.
• Medieval Studies - MSt.
• Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - MSt.
• World Literatures in English - MSt.
• History - MSt or MPhil.
• History of Art and Visual Culture - MSt.
• Economic and Social History - MSc or MPhil.
• Philosophy - BPhil; Ancient Philosophy - MSt; Philosophy of Physics - MSt.
• Theology - MSt or MPhil; Study of Religions - MSt.
• Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics - MSt or MPhil.
• Music: Composition, Musicology or Performance - MSt or MPhil.
• Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - MSt.
• Japanese Studies - MSc or MPhil.
• Contemporary Chinese Studies - MSc; Modern Chinese Studies - MPhil.
• Modern South Asian Studies - MSc or MPhil.
• Classical Archaeology - MSt or MPhil.

Doctoral Programs: DPhil

• Ancient History.
• Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
• Classical Archaeology.
• Classical Languages and Literature.
• English.
• History and History of Art.
• Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics.
• Medieval and Modern Languages.
• Music, Philosophy, and Theology and Religion.
• Fine Art - Contemporary Art History and Theory track only.

DPhil is Oxford’s doctoral qualification. The BPhil in Philosophy is a graduate degree despite its title. The study options above do not include undergraduate funding.

Use the official Ertegun eligible-course PDF for the complete list and the individual Oxford course page for admission requirements. Inclusion in a scholarship drop-down alone does not prove eligibility.

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Oxford Ertegun Scholarship Benefits

• Full course fees for the agreed period of fee liability.
• An annual living-cost grant; the published 2026-27 rate is £21,805.
• Dedicated writing and research space at Ertegun House.
• Access to scholarly discussions, lectures, performances and community activities.

The living allowance quoted above is the published 2026-27 figure, not a confirmed 2027-28 amount. For awards lasting more than one year, renewal depends on satisfactory academic progress.

Compare the funded period with your course timetable. Ask about any expense that is not expressly covered before committing to travel, accommodation or additional research costs.

Required Documents and Supporting Statement

Your scholarship request is assessed alongside the graduate application. Prepare the documents listed on your course page, together with the additional Ertegun statement.

• The current Ertegun supporting statement for 2027 entry, uploaded as a PDF.
• Academic transcripts and the references required for your course.
• A statement of purpose, research proposal or written work, where requested.
• Any course-specific supporting documents and required language evidence.

How to Prepare the Ertegun Statement

Answer every question in the current form and follow its instructions. Explain your academic interests, how they connect with the program’s mission and what you would contribute to the Ertegun community. Use specific examples instead of repeating your academic CV.

Write in your own voice and respect the course’s rules on application materials. Open the final PDF after conversion to check page order, legibility and completeness.

For preparation guidance, review our recommendation-letter guide and advice on writing a professional CV. Your course’s instructions take priority over general templates.

Application Deadlines and How to Apply

Which Deadline Should You Follow?

Oxford’s current scholarship listing directs applicants to the relevant January deadline for their course. The Ertegun website specifies the early January deadline for humanities courses, with stated exceptions for certain area-studies courses. A later general admission deadline does not automatically extend scholarship consideration.

For example, Oxford’s Faculty of English lists January 5, 2027 for its graduate applications. Treat this as an English-faculty example, not a universal Ertegun deadline. Confirm the exact date and closing time for your own course before submitting.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Confirm your course appears on the official Ertegun eligible-course list.
2. Prepare your Oxford graduate application and all required supporting documents.
3. Select the Ertegun scholarship option in the funding or University of Oxford scholarships section.
4. Complete the current supporting statement and upload it as a PDF.
5. Submit your complete file by the applicable deadline and retain the confirmation.

Selecting the funding option alone is insufficient: the supporting statement must be included for the scholarship request to be reviewed. Begin through Oxford’s graduate application guide and follow the official Ertegun scholarship guidance.

Selection and Interview Preparation

Faculties identify shortlisted candidates and interview them before nomination to the scholarship selection committee. Revisit your statement and prepare to discuss your ideas with someone outside your immediate research topic. Successful candidates are notified by email.

For applicants moving toward public policy and governance, the Erasmus Mundus MAPP Scholarship provides a separate study route with its own requirements and application calendar.