Oxford Saïd – Eddid Financial Scholarship for Women in Finance
We are delighted to announce the creation of the Oxford Saïd – Eddid Financial Scholarship for Women in Finance, launching in the 2025–26 academic year. This new award will support exceptional early-career women pursuing careers in finance.
The scholarship has been made possible through the generous support of Eddid Financial, a global financial services group committed to advancing innovation and cultivating top talent in finance. Their gift will fund one outstanding woman pursuing Oxford’s MSc in Financial Economics - one of the world’s most highly regarded master’s programmes in finance and economics. The scholarship aims to remove financial barriers and widen access to graduate study at Oxford.
Professor Johannes Abeler, Head of Department of Economics, said:
“We are delighted to partner with Eddid Financial to support this important initiative. The Oxford Saïd – Eddid Financial Scholarship for Women reflects our shared commitment to improving access and opportunity in economics and finance, and to supporting outstanding women at the start of their careers.”
Dr. Jerry Tse, Chief Executive Officer of Eddid Financial, commented:
“We are committed to building a more inclusive future in finance. Partnering with the University of Oxford, this scholarship is a meaningful step to support exceptional women as they pursue advanced study in financial economics.”
This initiative strengthens the Department of Economics’ ongoing efforts to widen access to graduate study and foster the next generation of economists and financial leaders. We look forward to welcoming the first scholar, Amelia, this autumn.
Following a highly competitive process, Amelia Hund has been awarded the inaugural Oxford Saïd – Eddid Financial Scholarship for Women. Scholars are selected for their academic excellence, assessed through degree results, GMAT or GRE scores, and recognition such as university prizes and awards.
While reflecting on receiving this scholarship, Amelia commented:
“Receiving the Oxford Saïd - Eddid Financial Scholarship for Women is an honour as it recognises my achievements so far and reflects a trust in what I will accomplish ahead. I value its support for women in finance, a field where representation still matters, and it allows me to fully focus on my studies and contributions to my cohort.”
About the MSc in Financial Economics (MFE)
The MFE is a nine-month graduate degree offered jointly by the Department of Economics and Saïd Business School. It combines rigorous academic training with real-world application, preparing students for careers in investment banking, asset management, consulting, policy, and beyond. Oxford’s MFE is globally recognised for the strength of its teaching, research, and career outcomes.
About Eddid Financial
Eddid Financial is a diversified financial group headquartered in Hong Kong, offering global services in fintech, investment banking, virtual assets, wealth management, and asset management. Eddid Financial is committed to providing one-stop financial services and products to customers through high-quality investment solutions.
