Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship 2027/28 at Oxford: Fully Funded Master’s and Leadership Programme
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme offers fully funded graduate study at the University of Oxford for outstanding students and professionals from developing and emerging economies. The scholarship is combined with a leadership development programme, long-term mentoring and networking, and is managed by the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust.
This guide explains what the scholarship offers, who can apply, how the application works and the deadlines. Please read the eligibility and deadline sections carefully, because the scholarship is linked to specific Oxford courses and to each course’s own deadline.
Quick Answer
According to the University of Oxford, the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme provides fully funded graduate scholarships alongside leadership development, mentoring and networking. The Oxford Faculty of Law states that it covers 100% of course fees plus a grant for living costs, for the full duration of the fee liability. According to the information shared with us, the living grant is at least £21,805 per year, and applications are due by the December 2026 or January 2027 deadline of your chosen course.
Scholarship Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | University of Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Managed by | Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust |
| Level | Graduate (mainly one-year master’s courses) |
| Intake | 2027/28 |
| Funding | 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant |
| Extra | Compulsory leadership development programme |
| Number of awards | About 30 per year, according to the information shared |
| Application deadline | December 2026 or January 2027, depending on your course (midday UK time) |
What the Scholarship Offers
According to Oxford, the scholarship covers:
- 100% of course fees
- A grant for living costs. The information shared with us states at least £21,805 per year for 2026–27. The Oxford Faculty of Law page currently shows an older figure of at least £20,780, so please confirm the amount for 2027/28 with Oxford.
- Funding for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course, typically 9 to 12 months for a one-year master’s
- A leadership development programme, long-term mentoring and networking, with its costs covered
The leadership programme is compulsory. Information shared by scholarship guides says the leadership programme begins with a leadership week in Oxford in mid-September 2027 and runs through the academic year, but please confirm the schedule with the Trust.
Who Can Apply?
Oxford describes the scholarship as being for outstanding university graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies. According to Oxford’s pages:
- You must apply for an eligible Oxford graduate course and meet its academic and admission requirements.
- You must be from an eligible country and intend to return to your home country after your studies. Oxford publishes an eligible countries list, which you should check before you apply.
- You must submit a separate scholarship application.
- Current Oxford students are not eligible unless they are already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars, and applicants holding a deferred offer to start in 2027/28 cannot apply.
The information shared with us also says the scholarship is not available for DPhil (PhD) programmes. Oxford lists a specific set of eligible courses, so please check the list for your subject.
A Note for Applicants from Pakistan
Oxford’s page says the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust also has a partnership with the Oxford Pakistan Programme. This does not confirm that every Pakistani applicant is eligible for this scholarship. Please check Oxford’s eligible countries list and the scholarship’s eligibility conditions before you apply.
Eligible Courses
Oxford lists specific graduate courses rather than every subject. The Oxford Faculty of Law, for example, lists the following Law Faculty courses as eligible:
Other departments and the Saïd Business School also list eligible courses. Please check the list on Oxford’s official scholarship page for your chosen course.
Deadlines
There is no single deadline. Applicants must submit their course application, with the scholarship statement, by the December 2026 or January 2027 deadline for their chosen course, at midday UK time. The information shared with us says courses with later deadlines, from March onwards, are not eligible for this scholarship.
According to the same information, decisions are expected by the end of May 2027, and shortlisted applicants may be interviewed in around April 2027. These dates come from scholarship guides, not from an official Oxford page we could open, so please confirm them.
How to Apply
- Choose an eligible Oxford graduate course. Check that your course is on the scholarship’s eligible course list.
- Complete the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement 2027/28. Download the template from Oxford’s scholarship page.
- Apply for your course. Fill in the graduate application form for your chosen course.
- Select the scholarship. In the funding section of the graduate application, select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme.
- Upload the statement together with your application.
- Submit before your course deadline (December 2026 or January 2027, midday UK time).
You do not make a separate application elsewhere. The scholarship is considered through your Oxford course application.
Tips for Applicants
- Check your course’s own deadline first, because it decides your scholarship deadline.
- Read the scholarship statement questions carefully and answer them clearly and honestly.
- Show leadership, impact and a plan for how you will use your studies in your home country.
- Prepare your references and transcripts early.
- Keep other funding options ready, since competition is strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the scholarship fully funded?
Oxford describes it as a fully funded graduate scholarship covering 100% of course fees plus a living-cost grant, with the leadership programme included.
Can I apply for a PhD or DPhil?
According to the information shared with us, the scholarship is not available for DPhil programmes. Please check Oxford’s eligible course list.
Do I have to return to my home country?
The Oxford Faculty of Law page lists an intention to return to the home country as a special condition.
Is there one deadline?
No. The deadline depends on your course and falls in December 2026 or January 2027.
Official Links
- Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme page
- Oxford Faculty of Law scholarship page
- Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust
Conclusion
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme is a rare opportunity for outstanding applicants from developing and emerging economies to study at Oxford with full funding and leadership training. Because eligibility depends on your country, your course and its deadline, check Oxford’s official pages first and apply early. Always confirm the latest details with Oxford and the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust.
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