Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2027-2028

Deadline: January 6, 2027

Applications are open for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2026 . The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow by providing fully-funded graduate scholarships alongside a comprehensive programme of leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking.

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.

Scholarship

The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £21,805). Awards are made to cover the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Eligibility

The scholarships aim to support outstanding university graduates and professionals, mainly from developing and emerging economies, and who would not otherwise be able to support themselves to study at Oxford.

To be considered for the scholarship you must meet all of the criteria below. These will be assessed during the selection process, including using your graduate application form, your Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement and (if relevant) your interview.

You must be applying to start a new full-time graduate course at Oxford.

You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.

You must 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.

This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2027-28.

Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply unless they are already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars.

Application

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.

For more information, visit Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme .