Description
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme is a prestigious initiative that aims to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. It provides exceptional university graduates and young professionals from developing and emerging economies with a unique opportunity to study at the University of Oxford. The scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition fees and living expenses, making it accessible to those who may not otherwise afford such an education. Beyond academic support, the programme offers a comprehensive leadership development journey. Scholars participate in tailored leadership training, attend expert-led workshops, and benefit from long-term mentoring relationships. This holistic approach is designed to empower scholars to become impactful change-makers in their fields and communities. Networking is also a vital component of the programme. Scholars are connected with a global community of peers, alumni, and professionals who share a commitment to public service and social impact. Through this supportive network, participants gain insights, collaborations, and lifelong connections that extend beyond their time at Oxford.
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships emphasize not only academic excellence but also a deep commitment to addressing global challenges. Ideal candidates are those who aspire to return to their home countries and contribute meaningfully through policy, leadership, or innovation. By investing in future leaders, the programme helps to build a more equitable and sustainable world.
About & Benefits
This scholarship is part of the Oxford Graduate Scholarships, which were established through a ground-breaking matched funding initiative to create fully-funded scholarships for graduate students of the highest calibre from across the world. The University contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, together with 60% from generous donations provided by supporters of the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust, including Fondation Hoffmann. The Leadership Programme is a unique part of these scholarships, and over the course of a year scholars take part in philosophical discussions, learn business skills and receive communication training within a supportive community. More information on this can be found on the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust website.
The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £19,237). Awards are made to cover the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
Eligibility
You must be applying to start a new full-time graduate course at Oxford.
Please review the information about the complete list of eligible courses.
You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed. Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply unless they are already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars.
You should be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.
The above qualities will be assessed during the selection process, including using your graduate application form, your Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement and (if relevant) your interview.
This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2025-26.
How to apply
In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme in the University of Oxford Scholarships section of the University's graduate application form and submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline for your course. See the relevant course page for the deadline applicable to your course.
You must also complete a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement and upload it, together with your graduate application form, by the deadline.
They will use the details you insert in the ‘Nationality and ordinary residence’ section of the graduate application form to assess your country of ordinary residence. For a definition of ordinary residency and further details on how to complete this section of the graduate application form, please see the Nationality and Ordinary residence sections of the graduate application form and the advice contained with the Application Guide.
To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, applicants must be successful in being offered a place on their course after consideration of applications received by the relevant December or January deadline for the course. Course applications which are held over after the December or January deadline to be re-evaluated against applications received by the March deadline or course applications which have been put on a waiting list are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
Candidates applying for the Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and leadership programme will automatically be considered for the Hualan Education Group partnership awards. The partnership award selection and interview process is run entirely by the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust and the University of Oxford is not involved in the selection process. For more information please visit the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust website or contact info@whtrust.org
Applications for the Chevening-Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships must be made via the Chevening website. To be considered as an award recipient, applicants must list the University of Oxford as their first preference university choice. Chevening-Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholars will also be subject to the terms and conditions of the Chevening Scholarship.
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Website URL
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/fees-funding-and-scholarship-search/weidenfeld-hoffmann-scholarships-and-leadership-programme
