Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship

Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust in partnership with University of Oxford · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · UK

FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters
DeadlineJanuary
Application feeFree

About this scholarship

Covers full tuition, college fees, and a generous living costs grant for graduate study at Oxford, plus leadership development programming. 1 year Master's (full-time, one-year taught courses)

ProviderWeidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust in partnership with University of Oxford
CountryUnited Kingdom (UK)
Host university / institutionUniversity of Oxford
Degree levelsMasters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineScholarship deadline is early January; Oxford course deadlines are typically December or January.
IntakeOctober (Michaelmas term)
Applications openSeptember
CompetitionVery High
Programme duration1 year Master's (full-time, one-year taught courses)
Masters All fields

Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship eligibility criteria

  • Citizen of a developing country (including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, etc.)
  • Applying for an eligible one-year Master's course at Oxford
  • Demonstrated academic excellence (first-class or strong upper-second-class degree)
  • Commitment to public service, leadership, and contributing to your home country's development
  • Clear career goal linked to the development of your home country
  • Must apply for admission to Oxford and separately for the scholarship

Benefits and coverage

  • Full University of Oxford tuition and college fees
  • Living costs grant (sufficient for a single student in Oxford)
  • Leadership development and mentoring programme
  • Access to Weidenfeld-Hoffmann alumni network
  • Invitation to exclusive events and seminars
  • Pre-arrival support and orientation

Required documents

  • Oxford graduate application form
  • Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholarship application (online form)
  • Academic transcripts
  • Three academic references
  • Statement of purpose / personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0+ required for most courses)

How to apply for the Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Scholarship deadline is early January; Oxford course deadlines are typically December or January. Submit a complete application before the January deadline.
  4. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageCovers full tuition, college fees, and a generous living costs grant for graduate study a…
LevelsMasters

Frequently asked questions

Citizen of a developing country (including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, etc.) Applying for an eligible one-year Master's course at Oxford Demonstrated academic excellence (first-class or strong upper-second-class degree) Commitment to public service, leadership, and contributing to your home country's development Clear career goal linked to the development of your home country Must apply for admission to Oxford and separately for the scholarship

Full University of Oxford tuition and college fees Living costs grant (sufficient for a single student in Oxford) Leadership development and mentoring programme Access to Weidenfeld-Hoffmann alumni network Invitation to exclusive events and seminars Pre-arrival support and orientation

Oxford graduate application form Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholarship application (online form) Academic transcripts Three academic references Statement of purpose / personal statement CV/Resume Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0+ required for most courses)

Scholarship deadline is early January; Oxford course deadlines are typically December or January.

No — applications for the Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship are free.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineJanuary
OpensSeptember
IntakeOctober (Michaelmas term)
CompetitionVery High
CountryUnited Kingdom

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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