GSK Scholarships 2025/26 for Future Health Leaders From  Sub-Saharan African Countries

Applications are open for the GSK Scholarships 2025/26 for Future Health Leaders From  Sub-Saharan African Countries. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the GSK Scholarships 2025/26 for Future Health Leaders From  Sub-Saharan African Countries is 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 05 March 2025.

Tell Me About The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders:

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 program at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Health

Type:

Scholarship 

Who can Apply For The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders?

Additionally, 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 programs 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.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Sub-Saharan African Countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

London

How Many Awards?

Not specified

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What is the Benefit of the Award?

Furthermore, 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.

How Long Will the Award Last?

One year 

How to Apply:

• Submit an application for 2025-26 for a London-based MSc programme of study, as per instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the relevant programme of study page.
• This will provide you with a temporary password to use the first time you log in (via e-vision), which you should then update.
• Once you have submitted an application to study you should receive an automated email from the Scholarships Team (scholarships@lshtm.ac.uk) providing you with the link to our online scholarships application portal.

• 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 scholarship portal will not be able to accept applications after the deadline stated above.
• The scholarships team will be in touch with an outcome in due course.

Important Information:

• Scholarships are available for non-distance learning intensive Master’s programs (excluding joint programs like MSc Global Mental Health, MSc Health Policy, Planning & Financing, MSc One Health, and MSc Veterinary Epidemiology).
• Complete Step 1 early to ensure the GBP 50.00 application fee is processed before applying for study.
• Submit the study application at least 2-3 days before the scholarship deadline to avoid delays.
• Late or incomplete applications, including missing documents, will not be considered.
• Both the study application and scholarship application must be completed by the scholarship deadline.
• Submit all required documents via the LSHTM Admissions Portal by the deadline.
• Successful study applicants must pay a deposit within 28 days of receiving the admission offer unless awaiting a scholarship decision. Notify Admissions via email to extend the deposit deadline, referencing the scholarship name and expected decision date.
• Contact LSHTM IT Services for technical issues with the portal, providing full details and screenshots if possible: servicedesk@lshtm.ac.uk.
• For questions about the process, requirements, or deadlines, contact the Scholarships team: scholarships@lshtm.ac.uk.Applications will be reviewed equally after the deadline, with decisions announced by the week of 2 June 2025.