GSK Scholarships in UK 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2026-27 GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in the UK. These prestigious, fully funded scholarships support talented individuals from sub-Saharan Africa to pursue a one-year, full-time, face-to-face MSc programme in global health and related fields. The goal is to train the next generation of leaders who will strengthen health systems and health-related research across Africa.

Three highly competitive scholarships are available. They cover full tuition fees (including mandatory field trips) and provide a tax-free living stipend of GBP 22,000. There is no separate application fee for the scholarship itself, but applicants must pay a GBP 50 admissions application fee when applying for the MSc programme (this must be processed before submission). Eligible candidates are nationals and residents of sub-Saharan African countries who plan to return home after the MSc to contribute to public health. The scholarship deadline is Wednesday, 04 March 2026 (16:00 BST). You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Study Location — Full-time, face-to-face in London at LSHTM.
• Programme Duration — One year (intensive MSc).
• Funding Type — Fully funded (covers tuition + living costs).
• Stipend Amount — GBP 22,000 tax-free living allowance.
• English Language Deadline — 15 June 2026 (evidence must be submitted; failure may lead to offer withdrawal).
• Scholarship Application Fee — None.
• Application Deadline — 04 March 2026 at 16:00 (BST)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full coverage of tuition fees, including any required field trip costs — removing financial barriers to accessing top-tier education.
• Tax-free stipend of GBP 22,000 — provides financial security for living expenses in London during the one-year programme.
• Access to LSHTM’s world-class resources — including expert faculty, cutting-edge research, global networks, and advanced training in public health, epidemiology, health systems, and related areas.
• Leadership development and career boost — builds skills and credentials to become influential leaders in global health, with a strong emphasis on contributing to Africa’s health systems and research capacity upon return.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Be a national of (and currently resident in) a country in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa after completing the MSc.
• Confirm (in the scholarship application) that you cannot afford the programme without this funding.
• Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements and provide evidence by 15 June 2026.
• Hold a first degree equivalent to UK first class or upper second class honours.
• Hold (or be on track to receive) an offer of admission for a qualifying 2026-27 London-based intensive MSc programme at LSHTM.

Eligible programmes: Most non-distance learning intensive MSc programmes at LSHTM. Excluded (joint programmes): MSc Global Mental Health, MSc Health Policy, Planning & Financing, MSc One Health, MSc Veterinary Epidemiology.

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How to Apply

The process has two essential steps. Both must be completed by 04 March 2026 (16:00 BST).

Step 1: Apply for MSc Admission

• Submit an application for a 2026-27 London-based intensive MSc programme via the specific programme page on the LSHTM website (follow the “How to Apply” instructions).
• Pay the GBP 50 admissions application fee (processing is required before you can submit).
• Tip: Apply early (at least 2-3 days before the scholarship deadline) to avoid delays with payment or document processing. Upload all required supplementary documents by the deadline.

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Step 2: Apply for the Scholarship

• After submitting your MSc application, you’ll receive an automated email from [email protected] with a link to the online scholarships portal.
• Log in using the temporary password (via eVision), then update your password.
• Search for “GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders”, complete all questions, and submit.
• You’ll receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.

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