The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme

This Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow from transition and emerging economies; in its first phase the Programme focused on Europe’s wider neighbourhood including Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa. It provides outstanding university graduates and young professionals from these regions with the opportunity to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford combined with a comprehensive programme of Leadership Development, long-term mentoring and networking. The Leadership Programme provides the Scholars with the knowledge, skills and networks to contribute  effectively to public life in their countries of origin and to build lasting professional linkages across cultures and continents.

Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, hailed the Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme as 'visionary' during his October 2011 Oration. Click here to read the Vice-Chancellor's speech.

Leadership Programme

A special feature of the Weidenfeld Scholarships is the range of leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking activities. More

Apply to be a Weidenfeld Scholar

Apply for the Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme. More

The Weidenfeld Scholars

Click here for information on the current Weidenfeld Scholars and on the Programme's Alumni. To read about the Programme in the words of the Scholars themselves please click here 

Weidenfeld Scholars Film

This film showcases the Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme at Oxford University. To view the film please click here

Advisory Board

The Weidfenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme is supported by a highly experienced Advisory Board. More