🚀 Dear Scholars, Ready to Lead in Action?
Feeling stuck on how to get started with your Leadership-in-Action (LiA) project? Not sure where to begin or what’s out there? Don’t worry — we’ve got a solution for you!
🌍 Central LiA Projects — Explore, Apply, Make Impact
If creating an independent LiA project isn’t your thing, you're in luck. The Laidlaw Foundation has teamed up with FOUR incredible partner organisations to bring you ethically engaged Leadership-in-Action opportunities. These are called Central LiA Projects, and they’re open to Scholars across all Laidlaw universities for Summer 2026.
Each project offers a unique focus, cultural setting, and way of working with Scholars — so there’s something for everyone. Whether you're passionate about global development, education, sustainability, or community empowerment, there’s a project waiting for you.
👉 Click Find Out More under the project you're interested in to explore a dedicated project space. There you’ll find everything you need — detailed info, application links, and what to expect.
🎯 A Few Key Things to Know:
- You can only apply to ONE Central LiA project at a time.
- If you're offered a spot, we expect you to take it up and commit.
- Not sure which one to choose? Join us at the Virtual LiA Fair to ask questions and meet the partner organisations! Click Here to Register!
- None of the projects a good fit for you? Don’t stress – we will soon be adding a list of recommended Independent LiA organisations to our Directory!
This is your chance to make a global impact while developing your leadership skills — don’t miss it. Let’s get started!
Key Dates:
- Thursday 16th October: Central Project Applications open!
- Wednesday 5th November: 1-2pm and 5-6pm GMT (UK) Meet our LiA Central Projects Partners and Scholars Championing their Independent LiA organisations.
- Friday 5th December, 5pm GMT: Central Project Applications Close
- December-January: Selection and Admissions
Central Project Partners: