Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and Institute of Directors launch landmark scholarship to boost Black leadership in UK boardrooms
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Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and Institute of Directors launch landmark scholarship to boost Black leadership in UK boardrooms
"The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation (SLDF) and the Institute of Directors (IoD) have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking scholarship programme aimed at accelerating the careers of exceptional Black business leaders across the UK. Launching in October 2025, the initiative will provide three outstanding leaders - one from a start-up, one from an SME, and one from the public or third sector - with a fully funded place on the IoD's prestigious Certificate in Company Direction programme, worth nearly £15,000."
"Each recipient will also receive a two-year IoD membership, offering access to professional development resources, mentorship opportunities and one of the UK's most influential leadership networks. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the shared mission of both organisations: to dismantle systemic barriers to success and create a pipeline of Black talent for senior decision-making roles in business, government and the not-for-profit sector."
"The scholarship aligns with the SLDF's "3 C's" vision - Careers, Classrooms and Communities - reflecting a holistic approach to empowerment and representation:Careers: Equipping high-potential Black leaders with governance, strategy and financial expertise to confidently step into boardroom roles.Classrooms: Reinforcing the Foundation's belief in lifelong learning and the power of professional education.Communities: Developing visible role models and changemakers who will champion equity, mentorship and inclusion across sectors."
The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and the Institute of Directors will launch a scholarship in October 2025 to accelerate careers of exceptional Black business leaders across the UK. Three recipients—one from a start-up, one from an SME, and one from the public or third sector—will receive a fully funded place on the IoD Certificate in Company Direction programme, valued at nearly £15,000, and two years' IoD membership. The programme provides governance, strategy and financial training, mentorship and access to influential leadership networks. The initiative aims to dismantle systemic barriers, create a pipeline for senior decision-making roles and develop visible role models across careers, classrooms and communities.
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