Designed to nurture global leaders, the program focuses on fostering academic excellence, leadership skills, and social impact.
Weidenfeld Hoffmann Scholarships 2025 Details
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- University: University of Oxford
- Course Level: Master’s Degree
- Host Organisation: Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust
- Eligibility: International students from developing and emerging economies
- Application Deadline: December 2024 or January 2025 (depending on the chosen course)
Benefits
- Full Tuition Fee Coverage: The scholarship covers 100% of your tuition fees.
- Generous Living Allowance: A stipend of £19,237 annually is provided for living expenses.
- Travel Grants: Funding is available for attending international conferences and seminars.
- Leadership Development: Scholars participate in workshops, mentorship programs, and leadership training to prepare for impactful careers.
- Global Networking: Opportunity to connect with peers, professionals, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Duration: The scholarship supports students for the entire fee liability period of their course.
Eligible Courses
The scholarship supports a wide range of master’s programs, including but not limited to:
- Law and Policy: BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law), MJur (Magister Juris), MPP (Master of Public Policy)
- Business and Finance: MBA, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Law and Finance
- STEM Fields: MSc Advanced Computer Science, MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing, MSc Energy Systems
- Social Sciences: MSc Comparative Social Policy, MSc Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, MSc Social Data Science
- Environment and Sustainability: MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Management, MSc Environmental Change and Management
- Health Sciences: MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology, MSc International Health and Tropical Medicine
- Regional Studies: MSc African Studies, MSc Latin American Studies, MSc Modern South Asian Studies
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Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: Applicants must be ordinarily resident in one of the eligible countries from Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
- Graduate Program: You must apply for a new graduate course at the University of Oxford.
- Social Responsibility: Demonstrate a commitment to using your education to improve your home country.
- Career Goals: Show a clear link between your chosen field of study and long-term professional aspirations that align with the scholarship’s goals.
- Return Requirement: Scholars are expected to return to their home country after completing their degree.
- Admission Offer: You must receive an admission offer for your course before the scholarship’s final deadline.
How to Apply
- Graduate Application:
- Submit your application for an eligible graduate course at Oxford.
- Select the “Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme” in the funding section.
- Submit your application by the course-specific December or January deadline.
- Scholarship Statement:
- Complete the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement form.
- Upload it along with your graduate application.
- Supporting Documents:
- Provide academic transcripts, references, and a statement highlighting your leadership potential and commitment to social impact.
- Residency Details:
- Ensure accurate completion of the ‘Nationality and Ordinary Residence’ section in the graduate application form.
- Shortlisting and Interview:
- Shortlisted candidates will participate in an online interview in April 2025.
For more details and to apply, visit the official website.
College Preference
While completing the application, you can select a preferred college or let the university allocate one. Note that successful candidates will be transferred to a partner college contributing to the scholarship.
Additional Information
- Eligible Countries: The scholarship accepts candidates from over 100 eligible countries, including Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, Brazil, and many more. Refer to the full list on the official website.
- Leadership Programme: Scholars gain hands-on experience addressing real-world challenges through community-based projects, workshops, and conferences.
- Competitive Selection: The process is highly competitive, emphasizing academic merit and commitment to global issues.
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