Applications are open for GSK Scholarships 2023/2024 from international students who want to study at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Three scholarships are offered to support the training and development of the next generation of leaders in global health, and strengthen the capacity of health systems and health-related research in Africa. These highly competitive scholarships are available to applicants intending to study on a one-year, full-time, London-based (face-to-face) MSc programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): GSK
Scholarship Type: Full funding
Host Institution(s): London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Scholarship Worth: See below
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate
Nationality: International Students
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2023
Eligibility Requirements for GSK Scholarships
To be eligible for GSK Scholarships , applicants must:
- 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
- Must confirm that they would not otherwise be able to pay for the proposed programme of study by submitting the Supplementary Questions Form; and
- Must meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements; and
- Must hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level, and
- Must hold an offer of admission for 2023-24 for one of LSHTM’s 19 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.
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Scholarship Benefits
Three scholarships are available for the 2023-24 academic year. Each scholarship will cover
- tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees, and
- a tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 19,500.00.
How to Apply for GSK Scholarships
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 01 March 2023.
Step 1: Submit an application for 2023-24 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: Submit an online scholarships application, selecting this scholarship option ‘2023-24 GSK Scholarship for Future Health Leaders’ from the drop-down menu. A completed Supplementary Questions Form for this scholarship must be uploaded as part of this application. This is the only attachment required in Step 2 (as applicants should have already submitted references; transcripts; a CV etc with their application for study).