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GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders – 2025-26 Academic Year (fully funded + stipend)

The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders are designed to support the development of the next generation of leaders in global health, specifically focused on strengthening the capacity of health systems and health-related research in Africa. Three competitive scholarships are available for applicants intending to pursue a one-year, full-time MSc programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), based in London.

Scholarship Details

Each scholarship will cover:

  • Full tuition fees (including any mandatory field trip fees)
  • A tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 22,000

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Nationality: Must be a national of, and resident in, a sub-Saharan African country.
  • Post-MSc Commitment: Applicants must intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa upon completion of the MSc programme.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must confirm that they would be unable to pay for the MSc programme without the scholarship funding.
  • Educational Requirements:
    • Hold a first degree at a first or upper second class equivalency level.
    • Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements.
  • Admission Requirement: Applicants must hold an offer of admission for the 2025-26 academic year for one of LSHTM’s London-based intensive MSc programmes.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.

How to Apply

The application process is a two-step procedure, and applicants must complete both steps by the scholarship deadline:

Step 1: Submit an application for a London-based MSc programme for the 2025-26 academic year, following the instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ section on the relevant programme page.

Step 2: Once the application is submitted, applicants will receive an automated email from the LSHTM Scholarships Team with a link to the online scholarships application portal. Search for the “GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders” and complete the online application. Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon submission.

The application deadline is 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 5 March 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Important Information

  • These scholarships are only available for non-distance learning MSc programmes (excluding joint programmes such as MSc Global Mental Health, MSc Health Policy, MSc One Health, and MSc Veterinary Epidemiology).
  • The LSHTM admissions application fee (GBP 50.00) must be processed before submitting the scholarship application.
  • We recommend applicants submit their study application at least 2-3 days before the scholarship deadline to avoid delays.
  • Both the MSc application and scholarship application must be complete by the deadline.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by 2 June 2025.

For any questions about the application process or the scholarship, please contact the LSHTM Scholarships Team at [email protected].

Don’t miss the opportunity to shape the future of global health in Africa with the support of this prestigious scholarship!

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