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 residents 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minimum English language requirements by Monday 15 June 2026 Failure to do so may result in any scholarship offer being withdrawn and offered to a reserve candidate instead.

Hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level, and

Hold an offer of admission for 2026-27 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.

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.

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.

BENEFIT:

Award details: Three scholarships are available for the 2026-27 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.