Applications are invited for the Weidenfield Scholarships and Leadership programme for 2010/11. This programme provides outstanding university graduates and young professionals with an opportunity to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford.

The programme is managed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a London-based policy organisation. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Oxford.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they aspire through their professional work to contribute to the public good in their country or region, or on a global basis. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a connection between their subject of study and their longer-term career objectives.

Scholars also participate in a comprehensive programme of leadership-skills development and networking. The scholarship covers all university and college fees plus a full grant for living costs (£13,500). Application deadline: January 2010.

Please see further information about application procedure.