University of Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2025

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow by providing an opportunity for outstanding university graduates and professionals mainly from developing and emerging economies, but also those who would not otherwise be able to support themselves, to pursue fully-funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford alongside a comprehensive programme of leadership development, long-term mentoring, and networking.

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme is a fully-funded scholarship aimed at outstanding students from developing and emerging economies, supporting them to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford. The scholarship also includes a comprehensive leadership programme, with mentoring, philosophical discussions, business skills training, and communication workshops.

• Table of Content
• About University of Oxford
• University of Oxford Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Oxford Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Oxford Masters Scholarship
• 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 Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Masters Scholarship

• 100% of course fees covered.
• A grant for living costs of at least £19,237.
• The scholarship will cover the full duration of the student’s fee liability for their course.

Requirements for University of Oxford Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Students from developing and emerging economies.
• Applicants must be ordinarily resident in one of the eligible countries.
• Must be applying for a new graduate course at the University of Oxford and show a commitment to return to their home country to contribute to public life after completing their studies.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Oxford Masters Scholarship

Selection criteria

• Academic excellence.
• Strong connection between the chosen field of study and future career goals, with a focus on improving public life in the applicant’s country or region.
• Evaluation of the graduate application form, Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement, and performance in an interview (if shortlisted).

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Apply for a graduate course at the University of Oxford and select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme in the university’s graduate application form.
• Complete and upload the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement alongside your graduate application.
• Ensure your application is submitted by the relevant December or January course deadline.
• If shortlisted, participate in an interview in April 2025.

For more details,visit University of Oxford webpage