Contents

Select your programme below.

1. Undergraduate Leadership & Research Laidlaw Scholars 

2. Women in Business Laidlaw Scholars 

3. Trinity College Dublin Laidlaw Trailblazers 

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Laidlaw Scholars

Tip: Use a Laidlaw branded background image to add more credibility to your profile. You can find it here.

1. Add to your Headline

Include “Laidlaw Scholar” in your profile headline to signal your involvement at a glance.

Example: Laidlaw Scholar | Politics & International Relations at LSE  | Aspiring Public Policy Leader

2. Add to your Experience section 

• • Title: Laidlaw Scholar
  • Company Name: Laidlaw Foundation [please note that there are two Laidlaw Foundations - select the one with the triangle logo]
  • Sample Description:

The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme develops a new generation of leaders who are skilled researchers, embrace data-driven decision-making, and believe it is a moral imperative to lead with integrity.

— Conducted an independent, fully-funded research project on [insert topic] under the supervision of [Supervisor Name] at [University].

— Delivered real-world impact in collaboration with [Organisation Name], focused on [your LiA project’s goal], resulting in [impact or outcome].

— Developed leadership skills through coaching, group retreats, and training delivered by the Oxford Character Project.

• Media: Add links to your research and/or LiA projects on the Laidlaw Scholars Network.

3. Add to Projects/Publications

You can feature your Research and Leadership-in-Action projects under the “Projects” or “Publications” section, especially if your work was published or presented.

4. Add to Featured 

This is a great place to showcase:

• Posts or blogs you’ve written on the Laidlaw Scholars Network
• Links to your project(s)
• Your Scholar Spotlight (if applicable)

Bonus: Add to Your About Section

Briefly mention the Laidlaw Programme in your About summary to reflect your leadership development and research experience.

Women in Business Laidlaw Scholars

1. Add to your Headline

Add 'Laidlaw Scholar' to your profile headline.

Example: Laidlaw Scholar | MBA Candidate at [Business School] | Strategy & Innovation 

2. Add to Education

Under your MBA listing, include the scholarship in the description:

• Institution: [Your Business School]
• Degree: MBA
• Description (example): Awarded the Laidlaw Scholarship to pursue an MBA as part of a global initiative to support exceptional women in business.

3. Add to Honours & Awards 

• Title: Laidlaw Scholarship
• Issuer: The Laidlaw Foundation & [Your Business School]
• Description (example): Awarded the Laidlaw Scholarship to pursue an MBA at [Business School], joining a global network of over 300 outstanding women leaders from the world’s top business schools.

Bonus: Add to About 

You can briefly mention the scholarship in your About section to highlight your leadership recognition and values.

Trinity College Dublin Laidlaw Trailblazers

1. Add to your Headline

Add 'Laidlaw Trailblazer' to your profile headline.

2. Add to Honours & Awards 

Title: Laidlaw Trailblazer

Issuer: The Laidlaw Foundation & Trinity College Dublin

Description: Selected as a Laidlaw Trailblazer at Trinity College Dublin. The Laidlaw Trailblazers Programme supports extraordinary women from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams of higher education and secure rewarding careers.

Bonus: Add to About 

Mention that you were selected as a Laidlaw Trailblazer in your About section.