Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme is awarded for pursuing MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance at University of Oxford. A student can get a maximum amount of GBP 39280 and the scholarship amount will be given one time only. The scholarship amount can be used for paying tuition,living. To be eligible for the award, applicants must have completed their Bachelor degree and passed the 12th grade. To be eligible for this award, international students must take English proficiency tests such as IELTS. As part of the selection process, students must attend an interview.
Applicable course, university and country
This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Oxford in UK
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The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £16,062). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course
Student Awards
Number of students to be awarded: Varies
Scholarship Eligibility
Special Restrictions
Intend/plan to return to home country after course completion
Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence once their course is completed
Exams Details
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IELTS
Required (minimum score 7.5)
12
Required
UG
Required (minimum score 60.0%)
Interview
Required
Eligibility
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a connection between 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 of origin or at a wider regional or international level
Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in mathematics or a related discipline
IELTS: 7.5 with min score of 7.0 in each component
Interview: Technical interviews are normally held as part of the admissions process. The interview could take place face-to-face or by Skype. Another interview is conducted for scholarship
Applicants with a full-time degree-level course of a minimum of nine months, at a recognised institution, where the medium of instruction and assessment was entirely in English can be exempted from the English proficiency exam at the discretion of the University
Eligible student nationality
This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more
SOP: Applicants need to submit 1-page length statement of purpose
This will be assessed for:
applicants reasons for applying
evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study
commitment to the subject, beyond the requirements of the degree course
capacity for sustained and intense work
reasoning ability
ability to absorb new ideas, often presented abstractly, at a rapid pace
LOR: Applicants need to submit 3 academic references
Official transcripts: It should give detailed information of the individual grades received in university-level qualifications to date
CV: Comprising of one to two pages highlighting applicants academic achievements and any relevant professional experience
Applicants must submit solutions to the MSc in Mathematics and Computational Finance admissions exercise(this will be assessed for whether your mathematical background is adequate, particularly in calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics, and partial differential equations)
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Questionnaire to be submitted with the application form
Application Process: Applicants must select the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme in the University of Oxford Scholarships section of the University's graduate application form and submit their application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline
Scholarship Application
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.
Important Dates
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Application final end date
January 19, 2024
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Interview Date
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If applicants are shortlisted for the scholarship, they will be required to participate in an interview
Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).
