The LSHTM Fund Scholarship in UK is open to nationals and residents of low to middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) who want to enroll in a one-year, full-time, London-based MSc program at LSHTM. This scholarship opportunity is ideal for those eager to accelerate their career in global health and contribute significantly to public and global health initiatives in their home countries. Generously provided by donors to the LSHTM Fund, these scholarships are designed to empower outstanding individuals from low to middle-income countries who aspire to make a lasting impact on public and global health. 

The benefits of the LSHTM Fund Scholarship in UK are stated below:

1. Tuition fees (at the overseas fee rate), including any mandatory field trip fees.

2. A tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 19,500.00.

3. These benefits aim to alleviate financial barriers and provide a conducive environment for scholars to excel in their global health studies.

The eligibility criteria for the LSHTM Fund Scholarship in UK are stated below:

1. Have the intention to return to a low to middle-income country upon completing the MSc program at LSHTM.

2. Confirm in writing their financial inability to pay for the proposed program of study.

3. Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements.

4. Possess a first or upper-second-class honors undergraduate degree from a UK university or an equivalent overseas qualification.

5. Hold an offer of admission for the 2024-25 academic year in one of LSHTM’s London-based MSc programs.

How to Apply?

Step 1

Submit an application for 2024-25 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

1. In your application to study, you should select the scholarships you are applying for in the ‘FUNDING DETAILS’ part of the application form. If you do not select the LSHTM Fund Scholarship on your application, you will not be considered for this funding.

2. Attach a Scholarships Application Form to your application to study completed in Step 1. A completed Scholarships Application Form must be uploaded as part of this application. This is the only scholarship attachment required (as applicants should have already submitted references, transcripts, a CV, etc, as part of their application for study).