Scholarship deadline: January 6, 2027
Study destination: United Kingdom, University of Oxford
Scholarship type: Fully funded postgraduate scholarship
Study level: Graduate (master’s-level and other eligible graduate courses)
Eligible applicants: Students from eligible countries worldwide, including Cameroon and other African countries
Funding coverage: Full tuition fees and living cost grant
Application mode: Online
About the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Fully-funded Scholarships 2027–2028 at Oxford
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2027–2028 offers an opportunity for outstanding university graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies to pursue eligible graduate studies at the prestigious University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
The programme combines financial support with leadership development, mentoring and networking opportunities. It aims to equip talented individuals with the knowledge, skills and professional connections needed to address important challenges in their home countries and internationally.
Scholarship Benefits
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme provides substantial financial support to successful applicants.
The benefits include:
- Full tuition fees: The scholarship covers 100% of the course fees for the agreed programme of study.
- Living expenses: Scholars receive a grant for living costs of at least £21,805 per year, according to the published scholarship information.
- Funding throughout the course: The award covers the full duration of the recipient’s fee liability for the agreed course.
- Leadership development: Scholars participate in a structured programme designed to strengthen their leadership abilities.
- Mentoring and networking: Participants gain opportunities to learn from mentors and build relationships with other scholars and professionals.
Applicants should consult the official scholarship page for the complete terms of the award and any additional arrangements applicable to their course.
Who Can Apply for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships?
The scholarship is intended primarily for outstanding university graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies who would not otherwise be able to finance their studies at Oxford.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Apply for a new full-time graduate course: You must be applying to begin an eligible full-time graduate programme at the University of Oxford.
- Be ordinarily resident in an eligible country: You must meet the scholarship’s country and ordinary-residence requirements. Eligible countries include Cameroon and several other African countries.
- Demonstrate financial need: The programme is intended to support applicants who would not otherwise be able to support themselves financially to study at Oxford.
- Plan to return to your country of residence: Applicants should intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their studies.
- Show how your studies will contribute to development: You must demonstrate a clear connection between your chosen course, your long-term career objectives and your plans to contribute to public life in your country or at a wider regional or international level.
- Meet Oxford’s academic admission requirements: You must qualify for admission to your chosen course and receive an offer of a place under the scholarship’s requirements.
Applicants holding deferred offers to start in the 2027–2028 academic year are not eligible. Students already studying at Oxford are also ineligible unless they are existing Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars.
Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. The scholarship is competitive, and applications are assessed on their merits.
Eligible Courses at the University of Oxford
The scholarship is available for selected graduate programmes rather than every course offered by Oxford.
Eligible courses include programmes in areas such as law, business, public policy, economics, computer science, education, environmental studies, international relations and health.
Examples of eligible courses include:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- MSc African Studies
- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc Economics for Development
- MSc Energy Systems
- MSc Environmental Change and Policy
- MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
- MSc International Health and Tropical Medicine
- MSc Migration Studies
- MSc Social Data Science
- MSc Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment
- MSc Water Science, Policy and Management
- Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL)
- Magister Juris (MJur)
This is a selection of eligible programmes, not the complete list. Before applying, confirm that your intended course appears on the official Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholarship list for 2027–2028.
Official eligible courses and scholarship information:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/fees-funding-and-scholarship-search/weidenfeld-hoffmann-scholarships-and-leadership-programme
How to Apply for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships 2027–2028
Applicants must apply for an eligible graduate course at the University of Oxford and complete the additional scholarship requirements.
Follow these steps to apply.
Step 1: Choose an Eligible Graduate Course
Visit the University of Oxford’s graduate admissions website and identify a course that matches your academic background, professional experience and career goals.
Check the course’s admission requirements, supporting documents and application deadline before proceeding.
Step 2: Prepare Your Graduate Application
Gather the documents required for your chosen course. Depending on the programme, these may include academic transcripts, degree certificates, references, a CV, a personal statement and evidence of English-language proficiency.
Check the requirements for your specific course, as they vary across departments.
Step 3: Select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship
When completing the University of Oxford’s graduate application form, select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme in the university’s scholarship section.
Do not assume that applying for admission alone is sufficient. You must follow the scholarship-specific application instructions.
Step 4: Complete the Scholarship Statement
Complete the required Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement and upload it alongside your graduate application.
Use the statement to explain your motivations, long-term career objectives and how your proposed studies will help you contribute to public life or development in your home country or region.
Make sure your answers are specific, convincing and consistent with the goals of the programme.
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Step 5: Submit Before the Applicable Deadline
Submit your completed graduate application and scholarship statement by the deadline applicable to your chosen course.
The published deadline for this opportunity is January 6, 2027. However, Oxford’s course-specific deadline determines whether your application can be considered. Some courses may have earlier December deadlines.
Do not wait until the final day to submit your application.
What Makes a Strong Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship Application?
Because the programme focuses on leadership and public impact as well as academic achievement, applicants should demonstrate more than an interest in studying at Oxford.
Consider the following recommendations when preparing your application:
Explain your career goals clearly. Describe the professional path you intend to follow and how the proposed course will help you achieve your objectives.
Demonstrate your commitment to development. Explain how you intend to use your education and professional skills to address a real challenge in your community, country or region.
Connect your chosen course to your plans. Show why the specific programme at Oxford is relevant to the work you hope to do after graduation.
Provide evidence of leadership potential. Where relevant, discuss experiences in which you took responsibility, solved problems, supported others or contributed to an initiative.
Follow every application instruction. Check that your supporting documents are complete, accurate and submitted in the required format.
These suggestions can help you communicate your suitability, but no particular approach guarantees a scholarship award.
Where to Apply
Interested applicants should review the official University of Oxford scholarship page for the eligibility requirements, full list of eligible courses, application instructions and scholarship statement.
Official scholarship page:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/fees-funding-and-scholarship-search/weidenfeld-hoffmann-scholarships-and-leadership-programme
University of Oxford graduate admissions:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate
Applicants should verify all requirements directly with Oxford before submitting their applications.