GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders 2026–27 at LSHTM (Fully Funded MSc in London)

The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders 2026–27 at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) offer a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for outstanding students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue a one-year, full-time MSc programme in London, United Kingdom.

This competitive scholarship is designed to support and develop the next generation of public health and global health leaders who are committed to strengthening health systems and advancing health-related research across Africa.

About the GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders

Funded by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and administered by LSHTM, the scholarship targets academically excellent candidates who demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The award enables selected students to focus fully on their studies by covering both tuition fees and living expenses, removing financial barriers to world-class public health education.

Scholarship Benefits and Coverage

For the 2026–27 academic year, LSHTM will award three fully funded scholarships to students admitted to eligible London-based MSc programmes.

Each scholarship covers:

Full tuition fees, including mandatory field trip costs
Tax-free living allowance of GBP 22,000 for accommodation, meals, and daily expenses

This funding supports scholars throughout the entire one-year MSc programme in London.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

To be considered for the GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Nationality & Residency

Be a national of a Sub-Saharan African country
Be resident in Sub-Saharan Africa
Demonstrate a clear intention to return to Africa after completing the MSc

Academic Requirements

Hold a first degree equivalent to a First Class or Upper Second Class
Have an offer of admission for the 2026–27 academic year to an eligible, London-based MSc programme at LSHTM
Show strong potential to contribute to public health practice or health-related research in Africa

Financial Need

Confirm that you cannot self-fund the proposed MSc programme without scholarship support

English Language Requirement

Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements by Monday, 15 June 2026

Failure to meet the English language requirement by the deadline may result in the scholarship being withdrawn and offered to a reserve candidate.

Programme Details

Study Mode: Full-time, face-to-face
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: One academic year
Funding Covers: Tuition fees + GBP 22,000 living allowance

Excluded MSc Programmes

The following joint programmes are not eligible for this scholarship:

MSc Global Mental Health
MSc Health Policy, Planning & Financing
MSc One Health
MSc Veterinary Epidemiology

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

The application process involves two mandatory steps:

Step 1: Apply for an LSHTM MSc Programme

Submit an application for a London-based intensive MSc programme through LSHTM’s official admissions portal
Pay the GBP 50 application fee
Applicants are strongly advised to apply early to avoid processing delays

Step 2: Apply for the GSK Scholarship

After submitting your MSc application, you will receive an automated email from scholarships@lshtm.ac.uk
Use the provided link and temporary password to access the LSHTM Scholarships Portal
Search for “GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders”
Complete and submit the online scholarship application
Confirm submission via email

Both the MSc admission application and the scholarship application must be completed before the deadline.

Important Dates to Remember