University of Toronto Laidlaw Scholars Programme 2027

The Laidlaw Scholars Undergraduate Leadership and Research Programme, also known as the Laidlaw Scholars Programme, 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.?

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Toronto
• City to studyToronto
• School to studyUniversity of Toronto
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The Laidlaw Scholars Programme selects and funds up to 25 academically strong and motivated undergraduate students 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.

This stipend will cover your accommodation and living costs while you complete the independent research or the Leadership-in-Action experiences for 6 weeks.

You are also eligible to apply extra funds 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 scholar’s engagement in the program.

Requirements

Applicants will be assessed for their passion, enthusiasm, plans, potential, and ambition for becoming a global future leader who is committed to ethical leadership, while also keeping in mind their academic background and achievements.

You are eligible if you are:

• A first or second-year undergraduate student (working towards your first bachelor’s degree) at the University of Toronto;
• Maintaining full-time status for the entire duration of your enrolment as a Laidlaw Scholar;
• Studying at any of the three campuses; and
• Enrolled in any field of study, from any background (i.e. all majors, specialties, and minors are eligible).

You are not eligible if you are:

• You are a visiting student or an exchange student;
• You are a graduate student; or
• You have fewer than two summers left before graduation. Note that you must have at least two summer periods left at U of T before graduation to be eligible to participate in this program.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Toronto scholarship webpage.