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2025 Applications Open

Take your first step towards sustainable change. Applications close at 12noon on 3rd February 2025 for the Oxford Laidlaw Scholars Programme. Engage with changemakers committed to sustainable solutions, and contribute to a legacy of impact on global challenges. 

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What is the Oxford Laidlaw Scholars Programme?

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The Oxford Laidlaw Scholars Programme enables undergraduate students to develop research and leadership skills and work together on local and global projects as part of the SDG Impact Lab. 

 

Who can apply? 

The programme lasts 18 months and is open to first-year undergraduate students at the University of Oxford.

 

Why join?  
  • Acquire research impact skills as a student Fellow of the SDG Impact Lab
  • Develop your understanding and practice of good leadership through workshops delivered by the Oxford Character Project 
  • Work together on local and global impact projects 
  • Establish global connections as part of the Laidlaw network of Scholars from 17 leading universities
  • Receive a stipend of £3,000 for each year (a total of £6,000)

 

What does the programme entail?  

Year 1: 

  • Oxford group leadership retreat 
  • Leadership training sessions
  • A local research impact project

Year 2: 

  • Laidlaw International Scholars Conference
  • Leadership training sessions
  • A global Leadership In Action project to take place abroad during the summer break
Download the 2025 programme details here:
Research Projects
  • Local Impact

Work with local schools to design and deliver a programme of extra-curricular activities that will give pupils access to University resources in areas such as music, drama, debating, and sport. Conduct research to support the design of the programme and evidence its impact.   

  • Global Impact

Join with students from other universities in the Laidlaw network, applying your leadership and research skills to contribute to a leadership-in-action initiative around the world. 

 

Key Dates
  • Applications open on 14th October 2024
  • The deadline to submit your application is 12noon 3rd February 2025
  • Successful candidates will be invited for interview no later than 17th February 2025
  • Online interviews will take place from w/c 24th February 2025
  • We will announce our final selection before the end of Hilary Term 2025

      Follow the steps below to apply to be an Oxford Laidlaw Scholar

Read and download the application guidance below:
Application Process

In your application you will have to answer three questions. To answer these questions, you will submit: 

  • a written application up to a maximum of 600 words in length (no more than 200 words for each question).

You will also need to submit:

  • a current CV

 

Contact us if you would like to know more about the programme, or have any questions. 

Or come and see us at the Oxford SDG Impact Lab! Send an email and we'd be happy to arrange a time to talk with you in person about the programme. 

 

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