Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust and University of Oxford · Checked September 26, 2026

Fully funded Oxford Master's scholarships combined with a year-long leadership programme, mentoring and networking. They are for graduates and professionals, mainly from developing and emerging economies, who want to improve public life in their home countries. Pakistan is an eligible country and WHT also has a partnership with the Oxford Pakistan Programme.

Deadline: No separate deadline; apply by your course's December or January Oxford deadline for 2027-28 entry. Decisions by end of May 2027.
FundingFully funded
LevelMaster's
Study inUnited Kingdom
SubjectsSelected one-year Master's courses at Oxford (list on the official page)

What it covers

  • 100% of course fees
  • Grant for living costs of at least GBP 21,805 (2026-27)
  • Full cost of the Leadership Programme place

Who can apply

  • You must be ordinarily resident in an eligible country; Pakistan is on the list.
  • You must be applying for a new full-time graduate course on the list of eligible one-year Master's courses. DPhil courses are not covered.
  • You must intend to return to your country after the course and show how your career will improve public life there or more widely.
  • You must receive a course offer after the December or January deadline round. Held-over or wait-listed applications and deferred offers are not eligible.
  • You must meet Oxford's English language requirement.

There is no age limit and work experience is not required, although many scholars have five or more years of experience.

How to apply

  1. Choose an eligible one-year Master's course at Oxford.
  2. In the Scholarships section of the Oxford graduate application, select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme.
  3. Download and complete the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement 2027/28 and upload it with your application.
  4. Submit everything by your course's December or January deadline.
  5. Shortlisted candidates have an online interview (likely April 2027); decisions by end of May 2027.

Documents you usually need

  • Oxford graduate application form
  • Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement 2027/28
  • Transcripts
  • CV
  • References
  • English language test results

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.