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The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme gives full funding for a graduate course at the University of Oxford. It is meant for outstanding graduates and professionals, mainly from developing and emerging economies, who could not otherwise pay for Oxford. You do not make a separate scholarship application. You apply to an eligible Oxford course, tick the scholarship box in the form and upload a short statement.
Scholarship at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host | University of Oxford, with the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust |
| Level | New full-time graduate course on the eligible list (about 40 courses, from the BCL and MBA to several MSc and MSt programmes) |
| Course fees | 100% covered |
| Living cost grant | At least £21,805 |
| Length of award | The full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course |
| Funding split | The University contributes 40% and donors including the Trust provide 60% |
| Extra | One-year Leadership Programme |
Who Can Apply
- You are applying for a new full-time graduate course on the eligible list and are offered a place.
- You are ordinarily resident in a country on the scheme’s eligible list. Check the list on the Oxford page, because your “nationality and ordinary residence” answers in the application decide eligibility.
- You plan to return to your country of ordinary residence after the course.
- You can show how your studies link to long-term goals that will benefit public life in your home country, your region or internationally.
- You do not hold a deferred offer to start in 2027-28.
- You are not a current Oxford student, unless you are already a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholar.
How to Apply for the 2027-28 Intake
- Pick an eligible Oxford graduate course and read its course page for the application deadline. Most are in December or January.
- Start the Oxford graduate application form.
- In the University of Oxford Scholarships section, select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme.
- Check that your nationality and ordinary residence details are accurate.
- Complete the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement and upload it with your application, by the same course deadline.
- Submit the full application by the course deadline.
Applications held over to the March deadline, or placed on a waiting list, are not considered for this scholarship.
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Selection Timeline
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Course and scholarship application | December or January, depending on the course |
| Assessment | Based on your application form, the Scholarships Statement and an interview if relevant |
| Interviews for shortlisted candidates | Likely online in April 2027 |
| Decisions | Expected by the end of May 2027. Oxford says to assume you were unsuccessful if you have not heard by then. |
The Leadership Programme
Scholars join a one-year Leadership Programme alongside their course. It includes philosophical discussions, business skills sessions and professional communication training, within a supportive community of fellow scholars.
The award does not cover every cost, so plan separately for the UK student visa, the health surcharge, flights and personal items, and check current fees on the official UK government and Oxford pages.
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Better approach |
|---|---|
| Choosing a course that is not on the eligible list | Check the list before you apply |
| Forgetting to tick the scholarship box | Select the programme in the Scholarships section of the form |
| Leaving out the Scholarships Statement | Upload it by the same deadline as the application |
| Waiting for the March round | Applications held to March are not eligible, so apply by the December or January date |
| A generic statement | Link your course to a clear public-benefit goal in your home region |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the scholarship cover?
It covers 100% of course fees and a living cost grant of at least £21,805, for the full duration of your fee liability on the agreed course.
Who is it for?
Outstanding graduates and professionals, mainly from developing and emerging economies, who cannot otherwise self-fund their studies at Oxford.
Do I need an offer from Oxford first?
You apply for the course and the scholarship in the same form. You must be offered a place on an eligible course to receive the award.
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Can I apply if I have a deferred offer for 2027-28?
No. Candidates with deferred offers to start in 2027-28 cannot apply.
Will I get feedback if I am not selected?
Oxford does not give individual feedback. Decisions are expected by the end of May.
Where is the official page?
See the University of Oxford page Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme.
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