Weidenfeld-Hoffmann MBA and MFE Scholarships 2027 at Oxford University Open
Oxford Saïd has confirmed three Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships for the 2027–28 intake, offering a fully funded route for eligible MBA or MFE applicants from developing and emerging economies. The package covers full course fees, provides a living-cost grant of at least £21,805, and includes a leadership programme. The application deadline is 8 January 2027.
Applicants often want clarity on whether this is only a tuition award, whether they must apply separately, and whether an Oxford offer is required before selection. This guide sets out the verified funding, eligibility expectations, application steps and selection timeline.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships 2027: opportunity essentials
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme |
| Study options | Oxford Saïd MBA or MFE |
| Number available | Three |
| Funding | Full course fees and a living-cost grant of at least £21,805 |
| Additional award component | Leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking |
| Application deadline | 8 January 2027 |
What does the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship fund?
The scholarship pays your full course fees and provides a grant for living costs of at least £21,805. It also includes the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Leadership Programme, with leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking.
The leadership element is a compulsory part of the award. Before the academic year begins, scholars come together in Oxford for an intensive introduction to the programme; accommodation and related expenses are expected to be met from the living allowance.
Who should apply for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme?
You should apply if you are from a developing or emerging economy, are seeking admission to the Oxford MBA or MFE, and can show how your future work will improve public life.
Your application should demonstrate a clear connection between the degree and your long-term career plans. In particular, explain how your professional work could contribute to improving public life in your country of origin or more widely at regional or international level. Applicants are also expected to intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their studies.
Only candidates offered a place by the University of Oxford can be considered for the scholarship. The University’s Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholarship page contains the full eligibility criteria, so read it alongside the requirements for your chosen MBA or MFE programme.
Which Oxford Saïd programmes are covered by the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship?
The Oxford Saïd contribution described for this scholarship applies to applicants for the MBA and MFE programmes. Submit a complete application for one of these programmes and include the scholarship materials within that programme application.
How to apply for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship?
You apply through your Oxford graduate programme application; there is no separate standalone scholarship submission described in the application process.
- Submit a complete application for the Oxford MBA or MFE.
- In the application’s Funding section, tick the box for the “Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme”.
- Upload the completed Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement form as part of your programme application.
Use the statement template provided for 2027–28 entry on the University’s scholarship page. Treat the statement as central to your case: it is where you should connect your academic choice, career direction, return plans and intended public impact in a coherent, specific way.
When are Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship decisions made?
Scholarship forms are reviewed after each admissions stage, and applicants receive an update shortly after admissions decisions are made. Final shortlisting is expected in late March, followed by interviews for selected candidates in late April or early May.
The wider annual process indicates that scholarship interviews take place virtually for shortlisted candidates, with successful applicants informed by the University in May. Being admitted to Oxford is necessary for consideration, but it does not by itself guarantee a scholarship award.
Is the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. For the Oxford Saïd MBA and MFE awards described here, it covers full course fees and provides a living-cost grant, alongside the leadership programme.
Do I need an Oxford offer before applying for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship?
You submit the scholarship request alongside your graduate course application. However, only applicants who are offered a place at the University of Oxford are eligible to be considered for the scholarship.
Can I apply without completing the scholarship statement form?
No. You must upload the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Statement form as part of your MBA or MFE application, as well as selecting the scholarship in the Funding section.
Must scholars return to their home country after Oxford?
Applicants should intend to return to their country of ordinary residence when their studies end. Your application should also show how your longer-term work will contribute to public life in your country of origin, region or internationally.