Weidenfeld-hoffmann Scholarship 2027 At Oxford: Fully Funded Master's For Students From Developing Countries

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme 2027 is now open at the University of Oxford, offering fully funded graduate study to outstanding students from developing and emerging economies. The scholarship covers 100% of course fees plus a living-cost grant of at least £21,805, and adds a full leadership programme with long-term mentoring and networking. For the MBA and MSc Financial Economics route, the deadline is 6 January 2027, and Oxford Saïd Business School lists three awards for that route.

This is one of Oxford's most generous awards, and it is about more than money. Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars join a leadership programme that runs alongside their degree, with mentoring and a network that continues well after graduation. If you are planning a master's at Oxford and you intend to return home to lead change in your country, this scholarship deserves a serious look.

What the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship Covers

The award is fully funded for the full duration of your fee liability on the agreed course. According to the University of Oxford, the scholarship covers:

• 100% of course fees for the full duration of your course
• A grant for living costs of at least £21,805
• A comprehensive leadership development programme, including long-term mentoring and networking

The living-cost grant figure is the 2027-28 minimum published by Oxford, so the amount you receive will be at least £21,805.

Who Can Apply for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship

The programme is aimed at students from developing and emerging economies who plan to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their course. To be eligible, you must:

• Be applying to start a new full-time graduate course at Oxford
• Be ordinarily resident in an eligible country
• Be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives
• Intend to return to your country of ordinary residence on completion of your course

The scholarship is not open to deferred offers, and current Oxford students cannot apply unless they are already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars. There is no DPhil route: the eligible courses are taught master's degrees, including the MBA, BCL, MJur, MPP and MSc and MSt courses such as MSc Financial Economics. Check the official Oxford page for the full list of eligible courses before you apply.

Deadline: 6 January 2027 for MBA and MSc Financial Economics

The headline deadline is 6 January 2027 for applicants to the MBA and the MSc in Financial Economics. If you are applying for a different eligible course, you must submit by the relevant December or January deadline for your course, so check your course page and do not assume the January date applies to you. Decisions are expected by the end of May 2027, with final shortlisting in late March and interviews in late April or early May.

How to Apply for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship 2027

There is no separate scholarship application form to submit on its own. You apply through your Oxford graduate application, and you must complete these steps by your course deadline:

1. Submit a complete graduate application for your chosen eligible course through the University of Oxford's graduate admissions system.
2. Select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme in the funding section of your application. For MBA and MSc Financial Economics applicants, tick the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann checkbox in the Funding section of the programme application.
3. Complete the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement 2027/28 using the official template from the Oxford scholarships page, and upload it with your application.
4. Check your course page for its own supporting documents and requirements, and submit everything before your course deadline.

Your statement is reviewed after each admissions stage, so take it seriously. It is your chance to show the link between what you want to study and what you plan to do with it when you return home.

Why This Scholarship Stands Out

Many fully funded Oxford scholarships cover fees and living costs. What sets Weidenfeld-Hoffmann apart is the leadership programme that comes with it: structured leadership development, long-term mentoring and a network of scholars and alumni working across the developing world. Oxford is selecting future leaders, not only strong students, so your statement should show what you intend to change and how your Oxford degree fits into that plan.

Apply Now

Start with the official pages below. Read the full eligibility criteria and the list of eligible courses on the University of Oxford page, then follow the application steps on the Saïd Business School page for MBA and MSc Financial Economics applicants.

• Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme on the University of Oxford website
• Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships on the Oxford Saïd Business School website
• University of Oxford Graduate Admissions

The deadline for MBA and MSc Financial Economics applicants is 6 January 2027. Other eligible courses follow their own December or January deadlines, so confirm your course date now and start your application early.