The Oxford-Weidenfeld and 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.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Varies by course, typically December 2025 or January 2026 (check the relevant course page for the exact deadline).
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Tell Me About The Award:
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme, established in 2015 to mark Lord Weidenfeld’s 95th birthday, is a fully-funded graduate scholarship at the University of Oxford. It supports outstanding graduates and professionals, primarily from developing and emerging economies, to pursue Master’s degrees while participating in a comprehensive leadership development program. The scholarship, part of the Oxford Graduate Scholarships, is funded 40% by the University and 60% by donors, including the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust and Fondation Hoffmann. It includes a unique Leadership Programme with philosophical discussions, business skills training, communication training, mentoring, and networking to foster global leaders.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible courses include full-time Master’s programs at Oxford, such as:
- BCL Bachelor of Civil Law
- MBA Master of Business Administration
- MJur Magister Juris
- MPP Master of Public Policy
- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc African Studies
- MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery
- MSc Economics for Development
- MSc Environmental Change and Management
- MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
- MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology
- MSc Law and Finance
- MSc Water Science, Policy and Management
(Full list available on the Oxford website).
Type:
Fully-funded Master’s scholarship with leadership development program
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be applying for a new full-time graduate course at Oxford.
- Be ordinarily resident in an eligible country (primarily developing/emerging economies, but includes some developed nations; see list below).
- Intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing the course.
- Demonstrate a connection between their chosen field of study and long-term career objectives, contributing to public life in their home country or regionally/internationally.
- Have an undergraduate degree meeting Oxford’s entry requirements for the chosen course.
- Not be current Oxford students (unless already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars) or hold deferred offers for 2026-27.
- Be offered a place on an eligible course.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Applicants must select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships in the funding section of Oxford’s graduate application form and submit a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement by the course deadline.
- Applications are assessed by Oxford for course admission, followed by scholarship evaluation based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to social impact.
- Shortlisted candidates attend virtual interviews in April 2026 with a panel of University academics, Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust staff, and alumni.
- Final decisions are made by the end of May 2026.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Eligible countries include:
| Continent | Eligible Countries |
| Africa | Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Congo (Rep.), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Helena, São Tomé and PrÃncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Asia | Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, China Tibet, China Hong Kong SAR, China Macau SAR, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (North), Korea (South), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian territories, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan (Republic of China), Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen |
| Europe | Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine |
| North America | Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago |
| South America | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela |
| Oceania | Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu |
Where will the Award be Taken?
University of Oxford, United Kingdom (successful candidates are transferred to a partner college contributing to the scholarship).
How Many Awards?
Approximately 35 scholarships are awarded annually.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- 100% of course and college fees
- Living cost grant of at least £20,780 per year
- Full coverage of the Leadership Programme (workshops, mentoring, networking)
- Contribution toward pre-arrival costs (e.g., visas, travel)
Awards cover the full duration of the course’s fee liability.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The duration of the chosen Master’s program (typically one year).
How to Apply:
- Apply for an eligible graduate course at Oxford via the University’s graduate application portal.
- Select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme in the funding section of the application form.
- Complete and upload the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement (available on the Oxford website) with the graduate application by the course deadline (December 2025 or January 2026, depending on the program).
- Ensure all supporting documents (transcripts, references, etc.) are submitted by the deadline.
- If shortlisted, attend a virtual interview in April 2026.
- Check the specific course deadline on the relevant course page.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
