The LSHTM Fund Scholarship at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is designed to support outstanding candidates who would be unable to pursue their studies without financial assistance. This fully funded scholarship covers full tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip costs, along with a living allowance of £22,000 per year.
Funded by generous donations from LSHTM alumni and friends, the scholarship aims to support the next generation of global health leaders. The selection panel evaluates applicants based on their experience, academic background, and future potential, with a strong focus on those likely to make meaningful contributions to public and global health or health-related research, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
This highly competitive award is intended for exceptional candidates who demonstrate both need and the ability to create real-world impact in global health.
Eligibility Criteria :
- be citizens of and dwell in nations classified by the World Bank as low- to middle-income.
- After earning the MSc at LSHTM, plan to return to a low- or middle-income nation.
- Verify in writing that without this scholarship, they would not be able to pay for the suggested program.
- fulfill the minimal English proficiency requirements set by the admissions system at LSHTM.
- possess a UK university first-class or upper-second-class honors degree, or a comparable foreign credential.
- have been offered admission to one of LSHTM’s intense MSc programs in London for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The United Kingdom is the host nation (UK).
Study Location: the United Kingdom
Scholarship Type: Master’s Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships
Developing and low- and middle-income nations are eligible.
Benefits of the scholarship include full funding and a living allowance of £22,000 each year.
Benefits :
- Complete coverage of tuition costs (at the foreign rate), including mandatory field trip costs
- A tax-free annual living allowance of GBP 22,500
Deadline: March 4, 2026
