Scholarship Overview
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme offers funding for outstanding university graduates and professionals seeking to pursue a full-time taught master's degree at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Designed primarily for individuals from low- and middle-income backgrounds, the award supports candidates who demonstrate a commitment to improving public life within their home countries, regions, or internationally.
Beyond academic study, scholars take part in a compulsory Leadership Programme featuring up to 200 hours of training. This element incorporates ethical leadership workshops, business development, communication skills, and mentorship to prepare scholars for influential future careers.
Benefits
Recipients of the scholarship receive complete financial assistance for the duration of their degree, which includes:
- Full coverage of Oxford university tuition and college fees.
- An annual stipend for living costs of at least £21,805.
- A £2,000 payment to assist with pre-arrival expenses, including travel and visa fees.
- College placement at one of eight partner institutions: Keble, Lincoln, Mansfield, St Antony’s, St Edmund Hall, St John’s, Trinity, or Worcester.
- Access to formal mentorship, networking, and leadership training starting before academic classes begin.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must plan to enroll in a new, full-time taught master's course (such as an MA or MSc) that is included on the Trust's approved list of eligible Oxford programmes. Candidates must typically reside in an eligible country, with exceptions made for refugees or displaced persons. The specific list of eligible locations is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Selection is based on academic history, leadership qualities, the scholarship statement, and career plans that show how the candidate will use their Oxford education to benefit public life. Specialized partnerships exist under this award, including options for Chevening candidates, residents of Pakistan via the Oxford-Pakistan Programme, and first- or second-generation Afghan women through the Afghan Women Leaders Scholarship.
How to Apply
Prospective scholars must apply for an eligible Oxford graduate degree through the university’s online admissions system by the December or January deadline specific to their chosen course. While applying, candidates must tick the option for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme and upload the dedicated scholarship statement.
Applicants can submit applications for up to two eligible courses. The standard graduate application fee is £75, though fee waivers may be available to qualified applicants from low-income backgrounds or refugees.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.
