2025-26 GSK SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE HEALTH LEADERS

Application Deadline: 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday, 05 March 2025.

LOCATION: England

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).

ELIGIBILITY:

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

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.

BENEFIT:

Three scholarships are available for the 2025-26 academic year. Each scholarship will cover

tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees, and

a tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 22,000.00.

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HOHAI UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Application Deadline: April 10, 2025.

LOCATION: China

Hohai University is a state-key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China. The aim of this scholarship is to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals with the ability to understand Chinese culture and have a global vision. Apply now!

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health both mentally and physically.

Applicants must have a high school certificate, with the age from 18 to 30. If the applicant is under the age of 18, a guarantor’s statement is required. Template for reference to download: https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2021/0322/c14691a220525/page.htm.

There are 62 undergraduate programs taught in Chinese for international students at Hohai University in 2025. The majors are listed below: https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2024/1008/c14686a289618/page.htm

Application Documents:

Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2025), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;

Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student statusby their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations;

Academic transcripts. Copies of academic records fromfirst to last semester during high school. They can be in Chinese or English but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English;

Language qualification certificates. Provide the Chinese proficiency of HSK Level 4 or above or other relevant certificate;

A study plan proposal. A study plan in Chinese should include personal information, educational background, and a study plan of about 800 words. Template for reference to download https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2024/1012/c14691a289779/page.htm;

Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted with the references’ signatures and personal contact information. Template for reference to download https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2024/1012/c14691a289776/page.htm;

A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months. Template for reference to download https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2021/0322/c14691a220524/page.htm;

Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application;

Curriculum vitae. Consecutive study experiences since high school. Full study experience is required for those who have studied in China;

Scanned copies of the China-related visa and residence permit, including all the study experiences. Upload your passport instead if there isn’t any;

Financial proof: Either the family deposit certificate, property certificate, or parent/guardian income certificate, over $5000 is suggested; Signed personal commitment. Template for reference to download: https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2024/1017/c14691a290035/page.htm.

BENEFIT:

Hohai University scholarship is annually reviewed based on the candidate’s academic results, research and comprehensive performances. The scholarship will be updated each academic year.

The first-class scholarship includes tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and monthly stipend.

The second-class scholarship includes tuition and on-campus accommodation.

The third-class scholarship includes tuition.

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