Our scholars

Laidlaw scholars are a very diverse group and come from right across UCL. What they have in common is a commitment to academic excellence, enthusiasm, and the potential to become future leaders.

Scholars 2023

The 2023 cohort of Laidlaw Scholars is drawn from across UCL

Scholars 2024

The 2024 cohort of 30 Laidlaw Scholars was announced in March 2024

UCL Scholar Stories

UCL Laidlaw Scholar Muhammad Mahmoud presented his research project on Refugee Employment Experiences at the annual Laidlaw Scholars' Conference in Leeds in October 2024.

Here are some examples of UCL Laidlaw Scholars' experiences on the programme (opens in YouTube):

Keir Chauhan (UCL Laidlaw Scholar 2022 Cohort):

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Natalie Magness (UCL Laidlaw Scholar 2022 Cohort):

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