The Laidlaw Scholars Undergraduate Leadership and Research Programme, also known as the Laidlaw Scholars Program, provides students with funding to pursue research in any area of interest at U of T, or anywhere in the world. It aims to develop a new generation of leaders who are skilled researchers, and believe it is a moral imperative to lead with integrity. The program invests in talented and motivated undergraduate students, giving them the knowledge, skills, and experience to become active global citizens and future leaders. To date, more than one thousand passionate change-makers have completed the program all over the world.?
About University of Toronto
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to... continue reading
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University of Toronto Laidlaw Scholars Program
Aim and Benefits of University of Toronto Laidlaw Scholars Program
Up to 25 academically strong, motivated students are selected annually. If you are selected as a Laidlaw Scholar, here is what to expect:
- Summer 1: up to $5000
- Summer 2: Funding will be determined based on the student’s opportunity during the Leadership-in-Action summer period, but no more than $5000.
Extra funds: you are also eligible to apply for up to?$2,500. This funding can be applied to travel expenses, which are dependent on global travel restrictions and all University of Toronto guidelines, as well as extra lab funding (up to $1000 out of the $2500 mentioned above) that cannot be covered by the main research amount. This extra fund covers the entirety of a scholars’ engagement in the program.
Requirements for University of Toronto Laidlaw Scholars Program Qualification
Applicants will be assessed for their passion, drive, enthusiasm, and ambition, while also keeping in mind their academic background and achievements.
You are eligible if you are:
- A first or second-year undergraduate student in your first program of study at the University of Toronto
- Maintain full-time status for the entire duration of your enrolment as a Laidlaw Scholar. You must inform the program of any change in your status if selected
- Studying in any of our three campuses
- Enrolled in any fields of study and from any background.
You are not eligible if you are:
- A visiting student
- A graduate student
Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Toronto Laidlaw Scholars Program
Please refer below for important dates related to the program.
- Tuesday, October 10th 2023 – Application Available
- Thursday, October 26th 2023 –?Information Session?(4.00PM – 5.00PM EST)
Please register here(opens in a new tab).
- Wednesday, November 1st 2023 –?Information Session?(12.00PM – 1.00PM EST)
Please register here(opens in a new tab).
- Tuesday, November 7th 2023- Laidlaw Scholar Office Hours (12.00PM-1.00PM EST)
Please register here(opens in a new tab).
- Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 – Laidlaw Scholar Office Hours (12.00PM-1.00PM EST)
Please register here(opens in a new tab).
- Thursday, November 9th 2023- Laidlaw Scholar Office Hours (12.00PM-1.00PM EST)
Please register here(opens in a new tab).
- Thursday, January 18th 2024- Laidlaw Scholar Office Hours (12.00PM-1.00PM EST)
Please register here(opens in a new tab).
- Monday, January 29th 2024 – Application DUE by 9.00AM??
- February 28th 2024 – March 11th 2024 (tentative) – Laidlaw Scholars Interviews??
- Friday, March 14th 2024 (approximately) – Candidates notified of acceptance??
- Wednesday, March 20th 2024 – 2024 Laidlaw Scholar Welcome Event
- Saturday, March 23rd 2024 – Leadership Session 1
- April 1st 2024 – April 20th 2024 – Individual Check-In meetings
- June 17th 2024 – July 29th 2024 – Research Summer I??
- September 2024 to April 2025 – Leadership Program
(Finalized schedule will be released in September 2024)??
- Summer 2025 – Leadership-in-Action (LiA) Summer?
Application Deadline
January 20, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Toronto on internationalexperience.utoronto.ca to apply
Applications for the 2024 cohort will be available on October 10th 2023. Access the program and application by clicking on the Experiential Learning Module in CLNx . Select “View Available Programs/Courses” and apply to the 2024 Laidlaw Scholars Programme (program name: Laidlaw Scholars Programme Recruitment and Application).
