The London school of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine offers three scholarships 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 Criteria

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:

  • Be nationals of, and resident in, countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa on completion of their MSc year at LSHTM.
  • Confirm that they would not otherwise be able to pay for the proposed programme of study by submitting the Supplementary Questions Form.
  • Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements.
  • Hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level.
  • Hold an offer of admission for 2022-23 for one of LSHTM’s 19 London-based 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.


    How to Apply

    Step 1

    Submit an application for 2022-23 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

    Submit an online scholarships application, selecting this scholarship option from the drop-down menu. A completed Supplementary Questions Form for this scholarship must be uploaded as part of this application. This is the only attachment required in Step 2 (as applicants should have already submitted references; transcripts; a CV etc with their application for study).


    Scholarship Value

    Tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees, and

    A tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 17,633.00.


    Deadline - 27 February 2022.


    Visit the website for more information.



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