Why learn at IDS

Scholarships and bursaries

We want to ensure that individuals with the most potential to effect global change have the opportunity to learn with us.

We are delighted to offer a number of scholarship places on our specialist short courses for professionals. Please see our specific specialist short course web pages for details.

We would like to be able to extend the opportunity to learn with us to more talented individuals who without a scholarship could not afford it. As a charity we work hard to fundraise to be able to offer as many discounted places and scholarships for our professional development courses as we can, but unfortunately this is not always possible. We receive no core funding, relying on donations and on funding from project grants. Our work has measurable, lasting impact, but is only possible because of the donations and funding from those who share our commitment to making positive transformation happen – in our societies, economies, and environment.

If you are interested in supporting us, please get in touch. Email [email protected] or telephone Michelle Cruikshank on +44 (0)8 1273 91 5668.