The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing global health through education, research, and collaboration. Established in 1899, LSHTM offers exceptional training in public and global health, equipping students to address critical health challenges worldwide. The institution is known for its strong focus on tropical medicine and innovative health research that impacts policy and practice globally. With a diverse community of students and faculty, LSHTM fosters an environment of collaboration to tackle pressing health issues, particularly in low-resource settings.
| Institution/Organization | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) |
| Type | Master’s Scholarship |
| Funded | Fully Funded |
| Study in | United Kingdom |
| Deadline | March 5, 2025 |
Scholarship Information:
The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders aim to nurture the next generation of health professionals from sub-Saharan Africa. This highly competitive program offers three fully funded scholarships for students pursuing a one-year, full-time Master’s degree at LSHTM in London. The scholarship supports tuition, mandatory field trip fees, and a living stipend of GBP 22,000. Applicants must hold an offer for an intensive MSc program, meet the English language requirements, and demonstrate potential to impact public health in Africa. Preference is given to those who show strong commitment to improving health systems and research in their home countries.
Eligible Countries:
- Sub-Saharan African countries, including Nigeria
Benefits:
- Full coverage of tuition and field trip fees
- GBP 22,000 tax-free living stipend
Program Duration:
- One year (full-time MSc program)
Requirements:
- Must be a citizen and resident of a sub-Saharan African country
- Intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa after completing the program
- Cannot afford the program without scholarship funding
- Meet LSHTM’s English language requirements
- Hold a first or upper second-class degree
- Have an offer for a London-based MSc program at LSHTM for 2025-26
- Demonstrate the potential to contribute to public health or research in Africa
How to Apply:
- Apply for a London-based MSc program at LSHTM for the 2025-26 academic year via the program’s “How to Apply” tab.
- After submitting your program application, you will receive an email from the Scholarships Team with a link to the online scholarship portal.
- Search for “GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders” in the portal and complete all required questions.
- Submit your application by the deadline (23:59 GMT, March 5, 2025).
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome in due course.
For more details, visit the LSHTM website.
FAQs:
Citizens and residents of sub-Saharan African countries who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.
It covers tuition fees, mandatory field trip fees, and a living stipend of GBP 22,000.
Applicants must hold a first or upper second-class degree and meet LSHTM’s English language standards.
No, it is only available for full-time, London-based MSc programs.
The Scholarships Team will contact applicants with the outcome after the review process.