Fully Funded + Stipend 2025-26 GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders Apply Now
Introduction
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is proud to announce three scholarships aimed at developing future leaders in global health. These scholarships are part of an effort to improve health systems and research in Africa. They are designed for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in public health.
Summary
LSHTM is offering three competitive scholarships for students interested in pursuing a one-year, full-time Master of Science (MSc) program in London. These scholarships are for the academic year 2025-26 and focus on training the next generation of leaders in global health. The aim is to strengthen health systems and enhance research capabilities in Africa.
Each scholarship provides comprehensive support, covering tuition fees, including any mandatory fees for field trips. In addition to tuition, recipients will receive a tax-free stipend of GBP 22,000, which serves as a living allowance to help cover daily expenses while studying in London.
This financial support is crucial for students, allowing them to focus on their studies without the burden of financial stress.
The scholarships are designed to attract talented individuals who are committed to improving health outcomes in their communities and beyond. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong interest in global health and a desire to contribute to health-related research and systems in Africa.
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Overall, these scholarships represent a significant opportunity for aspiring health leaders. By supporting their education, LSHTM aims to empower these individuals to tackle health challenges and drive positive change in their countries.
This initiative not only benefits the scholarship recipients but also contributes to the broader goal of enhancing health systems across Africa.
Eligibility for funding
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:
- be nationals of, and resident in, countries in sub-Saharan Africa; and
- intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa on completion of their MSc year at LSHTM; and
- confirm that you would not be able to pay for the proposed program of study without access to this fund by applying through the online scholarship portal; and
- meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements; and
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- hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level, and
- hold an offer of admission for 2025-26 for one of LSHTM’s London-based intensive MSc programmes of study.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate (in their application documentation) the potential to make significant contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.
How to apply
The application process has two steps. To be considered for the funding, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and complete both steps outlined below by the scholarship deadline of 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 05 March 2025.
- Step 1
Submit an application for 2025-26 for a London-based MSc programme of study, as per instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the relevant programme of study page.
- Step 2
- This will provide you with a temporary password to use the first time you login (via e-vision), which you should then update.
Once you have submitted an application to study you should receive an automated email from the Scholarships Team (scholarships@lshtm.ac.uk) providing you with the link to our online scholarships application portal.
- Please search for ‘GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders’ if you wish to apply for this funding, and then answer all the questions online. Once you are happy with all your responses you can press submit and you should receive a confirmation of receipt email at your contact email address.
- The scholarships portal will not be able to accept applications after the deadline stated above.
- Applicants who encounter any technical difficulties whilst using the Admissions application portal should contact LSHTM’s IT Services team, providing the full name of the applicant; the scholarship that is being applied for; and the technical issue that has been encountered. Please also attach a screen shot where possible: servicedesk@lshtm.ac.uk.
- For any queries about the application process, scholarship requirements or application deadline, please contact the LSHTM Scholarships
- By applying for this funding applicants agree to its Terms & Conditions.
- Please note that all applications will only be reviewed and processed after the deadline. All applications that are submitted before the deadline will be considered equally, regardless of submission date.
- Decisions will be reached, and the successful applicants notified, by week beginning 2 June 2025.
