Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust (WHT)
Study in the UK with the support of a Chevening Scholarship from Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust (WHT).
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust (WHT) works in partnership with the University of Oxford to support future leaders from around the world who are committed to advancing development in their home countries. Established in honour of the publisher and philanthropist Lord Weidenfeld, WHT offers fully funded postgraduate scholarships alongside access to a tailored leadership programme.
Scholars supported by WHT complete their studies at the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. With more than 13,000 postgraduate students across a broad range of disciplines, Oxford offers an intellectually stimulating learning environment with world-class teaching and research facilities.
Why choose WHT and the University of Oxford as a Chevening scholar?
As a WHT-funded Chevening scholar, you will join one of the world’s most distinguished graduate communities. Alongside your studies at the University of Oxford, you will take part in an exclusive leadership programme designed specifically for WHT scholars. Through mentoring, leadership development, and networking opportunities, you will build the skills and confidence you need to drive positive change in your home country and beyond.
What can you study?
With a Chevening Scholarship, you can study any Chevening-eligible course at the University of Oxford.
To be considered for a WHT Chevening Award, you will need to choose one of the following courses:
- BCL Bachelor of Civil Law
- MBA Master of Business Administration
- MJur Magister Juris
- MPP Master of Public Policy
- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc African Studies
- MSt Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery
- MSc Comparative Social Policy
- MSc Contemporary Chinese Studies
- MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
- MSt Diplomatic Studies
- MSc Economics for Development
- MSc Education (Comparative and International Education)
- MSc Education (Digital and Social Change)
- MSc Education (Higher Education)
- MSc Energy Systems
- MSc Environmental Change and Policy
- MSc Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
- MSc Financial Economics
- MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
- MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology
- MSc Health Service Improvement and Evaluation
- MSt Islamic Studies and History
- MSt Jewish Studies
- MSt Japanese Studies
- MSt Korean Studies
- MSc Latin American Studies
- MSc Law and Finance
- MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
- MSc Migration Studies
- MSc Modern Middle Eastern Studies
- MSc Modern South Asian Studies
- MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
- MSc Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
- MSc Russian and East European Studies
- MSt Slavonic Studies
- MSc Social Data Science
- MSc Social Science of the Internet
- MSc Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment
- MSc Water Science, Policy and Management
- MSt Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Studies
If you’re interested in studying any of these courses, we strongly encourage you to consider applying to the University of Oxford.
How to apply
If you’re interested in studying at the University of Oxford with a fully funded Chevening Scholarship, supported by WHT, our application guidance takes you through everything you need to know.