The Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships 2027–28 are open for eligible full-time master’s applicants. The award covers 100% of Oxford course fees, provides a living-cost grant of at least £21,805 and includes the Trust’s compulsory Leadership Programme. Applicants must choose an eligible course and country, select the scholarship in Oxford’s graduate application, upload the 2027/28 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement and submit everything by their course’s relevant December or January deadline.
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Selected full-time master’s courses
100% fees + at least £21,805 living grant
Relevant course deadline in December or January
Funding and benefits
- 100% of course fees for the full duration of fee liability for the agreed course.
- A living-cost grant of at least £21,805.
- The full cost of an individual place on the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Leadership Programme.
- Leadership development, mentoring, networking, communication training and professional-development activities.
The Trust states that supported courses normally last 9–12 months. Applicants should budget carefully because the published package does not promise separate travel, visa or dependant allowances.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet every applicable Oxford and scholarship condition:
- apply to start a new full-time graduate course at Oxford in 2027–28;
- apply for one of the master’s courses listed as eligible on Oxford’s scholarship page;
- be ordinarily resident in an eligible country; refugee or displaced applicants are assessed under Oxford’s stated nationality rule;
- intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after the course;
- show a clear connection between the proposed course, long-term career objectives and improving public life;
- not hold a deferred Oxford offer for 2027–28;
- not already be an Oxford student unless already a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholar.
Eligible programmes include the MBA, MPP, BCL, MJur and selected MSc/MSt courses in development, health, law, public policy, sustainability, social science, technology and regional studies. Doctoral programmes are not supported.
Required documents
- Oxford graduate application for the selected eligible course;
- the completed Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement 2027/28;
- official academic transcripts;
- CV or résumé where requested by the course;
- course-specific statement of purpose, written work or other required materials;
- academic or professional references required by the course;
- English-language evidence if required for admission.
The course page and Oxford application guide control the final checklist. A scholarship statement does not replace the supporting documents required for admission.
How to apply
- Check the country list. Confirm that your ordinary residence—or nationality under Oxford’s refugee/displaced rule—is eligible.
- Select an eligible course. Use the current list on Oxford’s scholarship page, then open that course’s application page.
- Note the course deadline. The scholarship uses the relevant December or January deadline for the chosen course.
- Complete the Oxford application. Provide every course document and arrange references early.
- Select Weidenfeld-Hoffmann. Tick the programme in the University of Oxford Scholarships section.
- Complete the 2027/28 statement. Download Oxford’s current template, answer it fully and upload it with the graduate application.
- Submit by the funding deadline. Applications held over to a later March assessment or placed on a waiting list are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
Deadline for 2027–28
There is no single universal scholarship date. Applicants must submit by the relevant December or January deadline stated on the page for their chosen eligible course. Oxford’s scholarship page does not state one common clock time or time zone for every course, so applicants must use the exact deadline details displayed by their own course.
Course admission deadlines and scholarship eligibility are linked, but they are not interchangeable with later course rounds: an application carried forward for reassessment after the relevant funding deadline will not qualify for this scholarship.
English-language requirements
All supported courses are taught in English. Applicants must satisfy the English-language condition set by their chosen Oxford course. The Trust states that scholars must have passed the required English test to be accepted onto the programme. Check the course page for accepted tests, scores and any waiver rules.
Selection process and criteria
Oxford departments first assess applications and make course offers. Only applicants offered a place on an eligible course can be considered for the scholarship. The Trust and Oxford then assess:
- motivation and commitment to social, economic or political improvement;
- evidence of impact already achieved;
- the connection between the course and professional objectives;
- professional excellence and leadership potential;
- communication, interpersonal, strategic-thinking, enterprise and teamwork skills;
- ability to complete the compulsory Leadership Programme alongside academic study.
Shortlisted candidates are expected to attend an online interview, likely in April 2027. Oxford expects final decisions by the end of May 2027.
Practical applicant tips
- Verify both course and country eligibility before investing time in the statement.
- Use measurable examples of public impact rather than general statements about wanting to help.
- Connect each proposed Oxford module or skill to a realistic post-study objective.
- Explain why returning to your country or region matters to the work you intend to do.
- Allow referees several days before the official course deadline.
- Show that you can manage the intensive Leadership Programme alongside a demanding master’s degree.
Related fully funded UK opportunities
- Oxford Clarendon Scholarship 2027
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027–28
- Kanders Churchill Scholarship 2027–28
- Cambridge International Scholarship 2027–28
Frequently asked questions
Is the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. Oxford states that it covers 100% of course fees and provides a living-cost grant of at least £21,805, plus the funded Leadership Programme place.
Can PhD applicants apply?
No. The Trust states that the scholarship supports a limited list of one-year master-level courses and does not fund DPhil applications.
Is there a separate scholarship portal?
No. Select the scholarship and upload the current statement within the University of Oxford graduate application for your eligible course.
What is the exact deadline?
It is the relevant December or January deadline for your chosen course. There is no single date that applies to all eligible programmes.
Is professional experience mandatory?
No. The Trust says work experience is not mandatory, although many scholars are early-career professionals.
Official sources
- University of Oxford scholarship page
- Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust application cycle
- Official selection criteria
- Official scholarship FAQs
Check your eligible course and submit by its December or January deadline.
ScholarshipHubNow verified this guide against official University of Oxford and Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust pages on 10 October 2026. The official course page and application portal control.
