Merit Scholarship Assessment · Ages 13–15 & 16+
The Oxford Essay Contest
The official academic qualifying paper for the Oxford IQ Academy Residency. Enter to earn a scholarship and secure your place in Oxford or Cambridge for Summer 2027.
Merit-Based Scholarships for 2027
£750,000.00
The Oxford IQ Academy awarded over £750,000.00 in scholarships to deserving pre-university students to study in Oxford.
Deadline Countdown — 4 December 2026
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Oxford IQ Academy (Ages 16+)
Our courses are inclusive, small in size, and elite. The Oxford Essay serves as the primary academic assessment for admission into The Oxford IQ Academy Residential Fellowship. Participation constitutes an application for a merit-based grant and a residential placement at our contracted facilities.
How to Apply
Register
Complete the registration form and choose one or more Fields of Interest. You will receive the Oxford Essay Package — including 2027 essay questions, guidance, and a Prospectus — with full details on word count, marking criteria, and writing guidance.
Choose & Write
Select ONE question from the essay package. You have until 11:59 PM UK Time on 4 December 2026 to complete and submit your essay. We award scholarships based on merit — selection criteria and amounts are detailed in the information pack.
Submit
Submit your completed essay via the submission form or by email to admissions@oxford-iq.academy by the deadline. Ensure you include your registration details with your submission.
Receive Results
The Oxford IQ Academy marks papers upon receipt and will be in touch by email. Top-quality essays are awarded scholarships at varying levels for Oxford IQ Academy summer courses in Oxford in 2027. Successful applicants are invited to a formal Admissions Interview.
STEP 1 — REGISTER BELOW
Register for The Oxford Essay Merit Scholarship
STEP 2
Study the 2027 Oxford Essay Package — Start Writing!
We will send you a 2027 Oxford IQ Academy Prospectus, and the Oxford Essay Questions & Guidance. You will be provided all guidance and details for writing the essay (the word count limit, how the essays are marked, writing guidance, etc.). CHOOSE ONE ESSAY QUESTION, AND START WRITING!
I have not received the guidelines yetSTEP 3
Submitting Your Essay for Assessment
When you are ready to submit your finished work, e-mail us at admissions@oxford-iq.academy. We will be in touch with you after we assess your essay as we operate on a rolling admissions basis.
Submit My Finished Essay2027 Summer Sessions — Ages 16+
Terms & Conditions
Questions?
Parents of students are welcome to schedule a Zoom call with one of our faculty.
Office Hours (GMT)
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Note
If you have not received the Essay Guidelines Package, check your junk inbox first. Some schools and countries block outgoing emails. Contact us via WhatsApp or email and we will send you a form and possibly an extension.