Overview

The University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships offer exceptional undergraduate students a unique, fully-funded opportunity to advance their academic, research, and leadership skills. Sponsored by the Laidlaw Foundation, this scholarship is more than financial support—it’s a prestigious programme aimed at developing future global leaders through hands-on research projects, leadership training, and mentorship.The Laidlaw Scholarships are intended to encourage extraordinary women with clear leadership potential to enrol onto the Oxford MBA programme when they would not have previously considered the qualification due to financial constraints. For driven students interested in expanding their academic horizons and making a meaningful impact, the Laidlaw Scholarship is a transformative experience that provides financial support, mentorship, and a powerful platform for leadership. Scholars have the opportunity to benefit from a range of on-course activities and priority access to events both at the School and at Reuben College. They also benefit from joining a unique community and network. Read more about the scholar community.

Who Can Apply?

• Open to female candidates.
• Tenable at Reuben College only. 

All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state on your offer acceptance form. If successful, you will be transferred to Reuben College to take up the scholarship.

Application Procedure

• Submit an MBA application and complete the Laidlaw scholarship application section of the form. This section will be visible to female candidates only.
• The Laidlaw scholarship application includes a financial need assessment and an essay section. Both parts must be completed.

What Financial Support is Available?

Scholarship Value:

Either full or half MBA course fees. 

Number available:

Eight full and two half-fee scholarships.