Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

University of Oxford

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Outstanding university graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies who are applying to a graduate course at Oxford. The Chevening-Weidenfeld-Hoffmann route is applied for through Chevening, with Oxford as the first-choice university.

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About this opportunity

The programme has funded more than 175 scholars from developing and emerging economies since 2007 to study at Oxford across 30 departments. Scholars join a leadership programme with workshops, a forum and alumni networking.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Outstanding university graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies who are applying to a graduate course at Oxford. The Chevening-Weidenfeld-Hoffmann route is applied for through Chevening, with Oxford as the first-choice university.
2. Note the deadline. Jan (annual; one application covers all three schemes and follows Oxford's graduate course application - confirm the current date on the official page) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme?

Outstanding university graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies who are applying to a graduate course at Oxford. The Chevening-Weidenfeld-Hoffmann route is applied for through Chevening, with Oxford as the first-choice university.

What does Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme cover?

Fully funded graduate study at the University of Oxford plus a Leadership Programme (annual induction, practical skills training, Leadership Forum, alumni mentoring); the page does not list the exact funding items

When is the deadline for Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme?

Jan (annual; one application covers all three schemes and follows Oxford's graduate course application - confirm the current date on the official page) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme?

Host countries: United Kingdom.

What documents do I need for Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme application?

Very High: Oxford graduate application + scholarship application + references