London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine is offering three scholarships to support the training and development of future health leaders in global health. Also, it aids to 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 MSc program at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for GSK Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements

• They must be nationals of, and resident in, countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Along with that, the candidates should  intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa on completion of their MSc year at LSHTM
• Also, they must confirm that they would not be able to pay for the proposed program of study by submitting the form of the supplementary questions.
• In addition to that, they must meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements
• The candidates should hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level; and
• Furthermore, they should hold an offer of admission for 2020-21 for one of LSHTM’s 18 London-based MSc programs of study.

However, the University will give preference to applicants who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.

Award details

Each of the three scholarships for future health leaders will cover

• the tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees
• also, a tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 17,175.00.

About London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a public research university on Keppel Street, Bloomsbury, Camden. It is also a constituent college of the University of London that specializes in public health and tropical medicine. On successful completion of their studies, its students gain a University of London degree.

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