The Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme was established in 2015 thanks to generous donations from multiple donors to mark the 95th birthday of Lord Weidenfeld. In June 2017, Chairman André Hoffmann pledged an additional donation of £9m to the Trust which, thanks to matched funding of £6m from Oxford University, will double the size of the Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme.

This scholarship is part of the Oxford Graduate Scholarships, which were established through a ground-breaking new matched funding initiative to enable the creation of fully-funded scholarships for graduate students of the highest calibre from across the world. The University contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, together with 60% from generous donations provided by supporters of the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust, including Fondation Hoffmann. Fondation Hoffmann is a Swiss-based grant making institution supporting the emergence and expansion of concrete projects which address global problems in today's societies.

The Leadership Programme is a unique part of these scholarships, and more information on this can be found on the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust website. 

The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £17,668). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

• Table of Content
• About University of Oxford
• University of Oxford Entrepreneurs
• Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Entrepreneurs
• Requirements for University of Oxford Entrepreneurs Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oxford

As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.

University of Oxford Entrepreneurs

Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Entrepreneurs

• The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £17,668). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Requirements for University of Oxford Entrepreneurs Qualification

• Applicants must ordinarily be resident in one of the eligible countries.
• Must rapply for admission to study one of the eligible courses.
• Applicants should be intending to return to their country of residence once the course is completed.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate a connection between their subject of study and their longer-term career objectives, explaining how they see their professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in their country and at a wider regional and international level.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You must also complete a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement and upload it, together with your graduate application form, by the deadline.

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