Study in the United Kingdom (GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders)2023/2024
Applicants who hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level and are national of or residents of the Sub-Saharan Africa are once again being offered this golden scholarship opportunity to study in the United Kingdom. Three scholarships are offered to support the proper education and development of the next generation of leaders in global health, and build up the extent of health systems and health-related researches in Africa. These scholarships are highly competitive and 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). Study in the United Kingdom (GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders)2023/2024
Eligibility Requirements
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 they would not otherwise be able to pay for the proposed programme of study by submitting the Supplementary Questions Form; and
- Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements; and
- Hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level, and
- 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 display(in their application documentation) the capability to make important contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.
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.
Method of Application
The application process has two steps. To be considered for the funding, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and complete both steps highlighted below by the scholarship deadline of 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 01 March 2023.
Step 1: Submit an application for 2023-2024 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).
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2023
Study in the United Kingdom (GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders)2023/2024
