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London Business School and Laidlaw Foundation share a commitment to women in business and women’s initiatives.
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As well as this shared commitment, we also share a joint vision – to help exceptional women to excel in their careers, regardless of their background.
From autumn 2020-2023, the Laidlaw Women’s Leadership Fund will support 20 outstanding female scholars across the Masters in Management, MBA and EMBA programmes each year, made possible by a generous £3.69m gift from the Laidlaw Foundation. This will create a dynamic network of female peers at LBS and beyond, strengthening our ambition for gender parity across our degree programmes. The Fund aims to attract exceptional women from a diverse range of backgrounds, in particular women who may not otherwise be able to afford a top-tier business education.
Female Masters in Management, MBA and Executive MBA candidates with demonstrable financial need, academic merit and leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Email laidlaw@london.edu to find out more and discuss your eligibility for the scholarship.
Sharpen the skills that global recruiters seek, and fuel a career in business with our Masters in Management programme. Accelerate your entry into the business world, with the fundamental knowledge, practical ability and adaptable mindset to set yourself apart from the competition.
Transform your career and gain the tools to gear up for global business. Through a tailored curriculum to suit your goals, you’ll leverage your leadership abilities to thrive and secure success in today’s ever-evolving business world.
Gain business knowledge from the world’s sharpest minds, leadership skills from acclaimed business leaders and a powerful, life-long network. Delivered in two of the world’s leading business hubs, London and Dubai, you’ll be equipped with the tools you need to create the future of global business.
"I believe the MBA will help me build a network of people who are passionate about improving the world and fighting for equality."
Tinan Goli
"Empowering future leaders to overcome financial obstacles creates engaged global citizens. I'd like to think I'm one of those now, and I'm so proud to call myself a Laidlaw scholar."
Margarita Bicec
"The Laidlaw Scholarship Fund is a brilliant opportunity and it's so important when it comes to leveling the playing field for future business leaders."
Dilnora Mirpulatova
"I originally wanted to move into impact investing or finance, but the people I've met at LBS have inspired me to explore new ideas following the MBA."
Chi Ninh
"The work and purpose of the Laidlaw Foundation is so inspiring, and when I was successful in my application, I couldn’t believe it. It’s such an honour – and from a financial perspective is so helpful."
Gigi Jia EMBAL2021
Please note that you must apply for your intended programme of study and be granted admission separately to this scholarship application. We recommend you submit your Laidlaw application on the same day you submit your programme application; we unfortunately cannot review Laidlaw scholarship applications without a corresponding programme application.
To apply for a Laidlaw scholarship alongside your programme application, please download and fill in the relevant form below based on your intended programme of study.
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The Laidlaw Foundation believes that education is the single most powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty and reduce inequality in the world. By funding scholarships for exceptional women to gain degrees at leading business schools like LBS, the Foundation aims to help build the pipeline of future women leaders through access to best-in-class education, resources and global networks.
“Unfortunately, many women reach a glass ceiling, particularly in the corporate world. I am deeply committed to helping more of them break the glass ceiling through expanding access to top business education” - Lord Laidlaw, Chairman of the Laidlaw Foundation