University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2023

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow by providing outstanding university graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies with the opportunity to pursue fully-funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford, combined with 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 new matched funding initiative to enable the creation of 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. Fondation Hoffmann is a Swiss-based grant making institution supporting the emergence and expansion of concrete projects which address global problems in today's societies.

• Table of Content
• About University of Oxford
• University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
• Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
• Requirements for University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oxford

As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.

University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

• The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £17,668). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Requirements for University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme Qualification

• Applicants must ordinarily be resident in one of the eligible countries.
• Must rapply for admission to study one of the eligible courses.
• Applicants should be intending to return to their country of residence once the course is completed.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate a connection between their subject of study and their longer-term career objectives, explaining how they see their professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in their country and at a wider regional and international level.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

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.

For more details,visit University of Oxford website