Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Fully funded Oxford graduate scholarship with a leadership programme, mainly for applicants from developing and emerging economies who plan to return home.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
100% of course fees and a living grant of at least £21,805 a year, for the full fee-liability period.
Eligible applicants
Residents of 187 listed countries
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Overview
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme is offered by University of Oxford for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
100% of course fees
Included
Living grant of at least £21,805 a year
Included
Leadership programme, mentoring and networking
Included
100% of course fees and a living grant of at least £21,805 a year, for the full fee-liability period. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Ordinarily resident in one of the listed countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of the eligible countries, subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Applicants ordinarily resident in one of the listed countries, starting a new full-time graduate course on the eligible list, who intend to return home and can link their studies to improving public life.
Applicant profile
- Residents of 187 listed countries
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants ordinarily resident in one of the listed countries, starting a new full-time graduate course on the eligible list, who intend to return home and can link their studies to improving public life.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Choose an eligible course and apply by its December or January deadline.
- 2
Select the scholarship in the graduate application form.
- 3
Upload the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement with your application.
- 4
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed online, usually in April.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply for an eligible Oxford course by its December or January deadline; interviews in April and decisions by the end of May 2027.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Oxford
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.