Laidlaw Scholars

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Laidlaw Scholars
Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme
Founded2014;10 years ago (2014)
Region served
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Hong Kong
  • Ireland
  • Switzerland
Membership
Key people
Lord Laidlaw of Rothiemay
Website laidlawfoundation.com

The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme is a two-year undergraduate programme founded by Scottish businessman and philanthropist, Lord Laidlaw funded through his Laidlaw Foundation. [1] Established in 2014, the programme funds two summer research projects and fosters leadership development over eighteen months for selected undergraduates at seventeen partner global universities. The programme selects up to 25 students from each member university annually based on their proposed research project, ethical leadership potential, and commitment to the Laidlaw Foundation's values. [1]

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History

The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme was first devised in 2014 at the alma maters of Lord Laidlaw, the University of Leeds (where the Laidlaw Library is named after him) and the University of St Andrews (where the Laidlaw Music Centre is named after him). [2] The programme has expanded internationally over the years and in October 2023, Imperial College London became the seventeenth member of the network. [3]

Former member universities of the programme include the National University of Singapore, the University of Oxford, the University of Rwanda and the University of York. [4] In April 2024, the University of Oxford re-joined with the programme based out of the Oxford SDG Impact Lab. [5]

Programme

Each programme may differ between member universities however generally, the programme involves scholars undertaking an independent or faculty-sponsored research project over summer at either their original institution or at a partner Laidlaws Scholars' institution. [6] In the following summer, scholars complete a 'Leadership in Action' project by contributing to a community through applied research or work with a NGO, non-profit or humanitarian organisation. Scholars are encouraged to conduct the second project abroad. During the academic year, scholars also receive mentoring from a specialist supervisor, attend leadership development workshops and residential weekends, and gain access to networking opportunities through the Laidlaw Scholars' global network. [6]

Selection and Benefits

Eligible undergraduate students from all disciplines apply to their respective member institutions with a personal statement and proposed research project. Applicants are then shortlisted and go through an interview process before being selected and nominated to the Laidlaw Foundation for funding. [7] [8]

Each scholar is supported by a stipend of US$8,400 (GBP£6,000, CAD$10,000, EUR€7,000, HK$12,000, and CHF₣7,000) over the two-year programme, dependant on the institution. In addition to the stipend, travel and research bursaries are awarded where relevant. Laidlaw Scholar alumni also gain access to exclusive funding from the Laidlaw Scholars Venture (LSV), a US$50 million backed venture funding initiative created for start-ups founded and run by Laidlaw Scholars. [9]

Women's Business Education

The Laidlaw Foundation introduced full and half scholarships for women pursuing postgraduate studies in business, in particular MBAs, initially at only his alma mater, Columbia Business School. As of 2024, scholarships are now also available at HEC Paris, IE Business School, London Business School, and Saïd Business School. [10]

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