Do you want to study for free in the UK? Future health experts from sub-Saharan Africa have an amazing opportunity to enrol in the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and earn a fully financed master’s degree through the GSK Scholarships 2025. Academically exceptional students who have received a confirmed offer for one of LSHTM’s MSc programs for 2025–2026 are eligible to enrol in this one-year program.
The scholarship, which is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, one of the top pharmaceutical firms in the world, is to advance health-related research, build up Africa’s health systems, and cultivate the next generation of health leaders. It pays for living expenses and tuition, giving students the resources and setting they need to succeed in global health.
Students at LSHTM will work with peers to address urgent health challenges, participate in influential research, and learn from leading health experts. In addition to improving students’ academic and professional abilities, this life-changing experience gives them the ability to influence global health policy and advancements.
Don’t pass up this incredible opportunity to study at one of the most prominent universities in the UK and significantly impact global health.
Host Country: United Kingdom
University: The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Sponsored by: GlaxoSmithKline
Opportunity Type: Masters scholarships
Eligibility Country: International students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must reside in or be citizens of sub-Saharan Africa.
- After completing the one-year master’s degree, they must show that they are committed to going back to sub-Saharan Africa.
- On the scholarship application, applicants must state that they would be unable to pay for the program’s costs without the GSK UK scholarship.
- They have to fulfil LSHTM’s English language requirements.
- A first degree with first or upper second-class equivalence is required of applicants.
- It is necessary to have an offer of admission to LSHTM’s one-year MSc program in London for 2025–2026.
- It is necessary to apply to LSHTM and receive an admissions offer.
- Candidates need to be passionate about helping to improve the health systems in Africa.
- Candidates that have the potential to have a major influence on public health or health-related research in Africa will be given preference.
Benefits:
- A tax-free living allowance of GBP 22,000.00 will be provided to scholars.
- Tuition will be covered in full by the GSK Scholarships in the UK.
- The cost of any required field trips will also be covered.
- an opportunity to acquire advanced skills and information connected to health.
- This fully financed scholarship offers an opportunity to study in the UK and investigate employment opportunities.
Deadline: March 5, 2025
