Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships & Leadership Programme – University of Oxford

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships & Leadership Programme (WHSLP) at Oxford University empowers exceptional early-career professionals and graduates—especially from developing and emerging economies—to pursue fully funded master's degrees, paired with transformative leadership development.

Scholarship Highlights

• Full financial support including 100% of course fees and a generous living stipend (at least £19,237, often £20,780+)

• Includes one-year immersive Leadership Programme focused on ethical leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, professional skills, and cultural engagement

• Built-in long-term mentoring, professional development, and access to a global alumni network of changemakers

Who Can Apply

• Applicants must be new graduate students at Oxford, pursuing an eligible one-year master's course (e.g., MBA, MPP, MSc in Economics for Development, Computer Science, etc.)

• Primarily for applicants from developing and emerging economies who intend to return to their home countries and drive social, economic, or political change

How It Works

• Include the scholarship selection in your Oxford graduate application and upload a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship Statement by the course deadline (typically December or January)

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview between March and June

Why It Matters

The WHSLP goes beyond financial support—it molds future leaders by combining Oxford’s academic excellence with robust personal development, networking, and ethical leadership training. Since its launch, it's supported scholars from over 100 countries, promoting impactful global change.