Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2027-2028

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme offers fully-funded graduate scholarships combined with a comprehensive leadership development program, long-term mentoring, and networking opportunities. This scholarship is part of the broader Oxford Graduate Scholarships, established to provide full funding for high-calibre graduate students from around the world.

The scholarship is fully-funded, covering 100% of your course fees and providing a grant for living costs, which will be at least £21,805. The award is designed to cover the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

This scholarship is primarily for outstanding university graduates and professionals, mainly from developing and emerging economies, who would otherwise be unable to afford to study at Oxford. To be eligible, you must be applying to start a new full-time graduate course at the University of Oxford. You should intend to return to your country of ordinary residence after completing your course. You must also demonstrate a clear connection between your chosen field of study and your long-term career objectives, explaining how your professional work will contribute to improving public life in your home country or at a wider regional or international level. This scholarship is not open to candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2027-28, nor to students currently at Oxford unless they are already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars.

To be considered, you must submit a complete graduate application form for your chosen course at the University of Oxford. Additionally, you must complete and upload a specific Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement along with your graduate application.

To apply, you must select the 'Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme' option within the University of Oxford Scholarships section of the University’s graduate application form. You need to submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline for your specific course. Ensure you also complete and upload the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement by the application deadline.

The Leadership Programme is a unique component of these scholarships, involving scholars in philosophical discussions, business skills training, and communication development within a supportive community over the course of a year.