SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Scholarship Name: Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Host University: University of Oxford
Study Destination: United Kingdom
Academic Year: 2027–2028
Degree Level: Master’s and other eligible full-time graduate programmes
Eligible Applicants: International students who meet the nationality, ordinary residence, and programme requirements
Scholarship Coverage: Full course fees and a living-cost grant of at least £21,805
Additional Benefits: Leadership development, mentoring, networking, and professional training
Application Deadline: The relevant December 2026
About the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme is offered by the University of Oxford to support outstanding graduates and professionals, particularly those from developing and emerging economies, who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to improving society.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships 2027–2028: Financial Benefits
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships provide comprehensive financial support to successful candidates.
1. Full Tuition Fee Coverage
- Covers 100% of course fees for the agreed course.
- Funding applies for the full duration of the student’s fee liability for the approved programme.
2. Living-Cost Grant
- Provides a grant for living expenses of at least £21,805.
- The grant is intended to help cover students’ living costs while studying at Oxford.
3. Leadership Development Programme
Successful scholars participate in a structured leadership programme designed to develop their professional and personal capabilities.
Benefits include:
- Leadership development and communication training.
- Mentoring and professional guidance.
- Networking with scholars and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- Opportunities to participate in discussions about global challenges and public life.
- Development of skills for contributing to social and economic progress.
Important: The official scholarship information confirms full course fees and a living-cost grant. Separate travel funding should not be assumed unless it is explicitly included in the particular award or partnership scheme.
Eligible Fields of Study and Graduate Programmes
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship is available only for selected graduate programmes at the University of Oxford. Applicants must check that their intended course appears on the university’s official eligible-course list.
The eligible programmes for 2027–2028 include the following:
Law, Public Policy and Business
- BCL – Bachelor of Civil Law
- MBA – Master of Business Administration
- MJur – Magister Juris
- MPP – Master of Public Policy
Computer Science, Mathematics and Data Science
- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
- MSc Social Data Science
- MSc Social Science of the Internet
Economics, Finance and Development
- MSc Economics for Development
- MSc Financial Economics
- MSc Law and Finance
- MSc Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment
International Relations, Politics and Regional Studies
- MSc African Studies
- MSt Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- MSc Contemporary Chinese Studies
- MSt Diplomatic Studies
- MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
- MSc Latin American Studies
- MSc Modern Middle Eastern Studies
- MSc Modern South Asian Studies
- MSc Russian and East European Studies
Education, Society and Public Services
- MSc Comparative Social Policy
- MSc Education (Comparative and International Education)
- MSc Education (Digital and Social Change)
- MSc Education (Higher Education)
- MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
- MSc Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
- MSc Migration Studies
- MSc Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
Health and Medical Sciences
- MSc Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience
- MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology
- MSc Health Service Improvement and Evaluation
- MSc International Health and Tropical Medicine
Environment, Energy and Sustainability
- MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery
- MSc Energy Systems
- MSc Environmental Change and Policy
- MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
- MSc Water Science, Policy and Management
Religion and Humanities
- MSt Islamic Studies and History
- MSt Jewish Studies
Eligibility Criteria for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants generally must meet the following conditions:
- Apply to begin a new, full-time eligible graduate programme at the University of Oxford.
- Be ordinarily resident in one of the countries listed in the university’s official eligibility criteria.
- Meet the academic admission requirements of the selected graduate programme.
- Intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their studies.
- Demonstrate a clear connection between their chosen academic subject and their long-term career plans.
- Explain how their future professional work will contribute to improving public life in their country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.
- Complete the scholarship statement and other required application documents.
- Meet the relevant application deadline for their chosen course.
Students already studying at Oxford are generally not eligible unless they are already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars. Applicants holding deferred offers to begin in 2027–2028 are also excluded under the published rules.
Eligibility depends on more than nationality alone; ordinary residence, course eligibility, and other scholarship conditions must also be satisfied.
Required Application Documents
Applicants should prepare the documents required for their chosen Oxford graduate programme. These may include:
- Academic transcripts and previous degree certificates.
- Curriculum vitae (CV), where required.
- Personal statement or statement of purpose.
- Letters of recommendation.
- English language proficiency evidence, if required by the course.
- Research proposal or writing sample, where required by the programme.
- The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement.
- Any additional supporting documents specified by the university.
The scholarship statement is a specific requirement and must be submitted together with the graduate application by the applicable deadline.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should follow the steps below to apply for admission and scholarship consideration.
Step 1: Choose an Eligible Graduate Programme
Visit the University of Oxford website and select an eligible full-time graduate programme that matches your academic background and career goals.
Step 2: Review the Admission Requirements
Check the selected course’s academic requirements, supporting documents, English language requirements, and application deadline.
Step 3: Complete the Online Graduate Application
Create an account through Oxford’s graduate application system and complete the application for your chosen course.
Step 4: Select the Scholarship
In the scholarship section of the graduate application form, select Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme.
Step 5: Complete the Scholarship Statement
Download and complete the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement. Explain your leadership potential, career objectives, intention to return to your country of ordinary residence, and plans to contribute to public life or development.
Upload the completed statement with your graduate application by the relevant deadline.
Step 6: Submit Before the Course Deadline
Submit your complete application, including all required supporting documents, before the deadline for your selected programme.
Applicants who are shortlisted may be invited to an interview, which the university expects is likely to take place online in April 2027.
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