London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders 2026-2027

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About London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders

The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders 2026–2027 is a fully-funded scholarship program offered by GSK in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).The scholarships aim to train and support future leaders in global health, specifically focusing on strengthening health systems and health-related research in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

• Sponsor Organisation: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London

Benefits of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders

• Scholarships cover a one-year, full-time MSc programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

• Benefits include:

  • Full tuition fees (including mandatory field trip fees).

  • A tax-free stipend of GBP 22,000 for living expenses.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be nationals and residents of sub-Saharan Africa.

• Intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa after completing the MSc.

• Demonstrate financial need (unable to fund the program without the scholarship).

• Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements by 15 June 2026.

• Hold a first degree at first or upper second class equivalency.

• Have an offer of admission for a London-based MSc programme at LSHTM for 2026–2027.

• Preference given to those showing potential to make significant contributions to public health or research in Africa.

Application Date and Process

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 16:00 (BST) on Wednesday 04 March 2026.

Step 1
Submit an application for 2026-27 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

• Once you have submitted an application to study you should receive an automated email from the Scholarships team ([email protected]) providing you with the link to our online scholarships application portal.
• This will provide you with a temporary password to use the first time you login (via e-vision), which you should then update.
• 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.
• The Scholarships team will be in touch with applicants in due course. Decisions will be reached and the successful applicants notified the week beginning 1 June 2026.

Application Deadline

04 March, 2026

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