GSK Scholarships for Future African Health Leaders 2026–2027: Fully Funded Master’s Training for Next-Generation Public Health Innovators at LSHTM (UK)

Overview

The 2026–27 GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders support emerging African professionals to develop advanced skills in global health, policy, and health-related research.
The scholarship aims to strengthen health systems and leadership capacity across sub-Saharan Africa.
This prestigious and highly competitive award funds a one-year, full-time, face-to-face MSc program at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be nationals and current residents of sub-Saharan Africa

• Intend to return to Africa after completing the MSc program

• Confirm financial inability to self-fund the programme

• Hold a first degree (First Class or Upper Second–Class equivalent)

• Meet LSHTM English language requirements by 15 June 2026

• Hold an offer of admission for a London-based intensive MSc 2026–27

🎯 Preference given to candidates who show strong potential to contribute to public health or health research in Africa.

Benefits

Each scholarship covers:

• Full tuition fees (including mandatory field trip fees)

• Tax-free stipend of GBP £22,000 for living expenses

Scholarship Components

• One-year London-based intensive MSc

• Professional development in health leadership

• Research and academic mentoring

• Capacity building for African health systems

• Network access to public health leaders and global experts

Not eligible for joint programs (including Global Mental Health, One Health, Health Policy Planning & Financing, Veterinary Epidemiology).

Application Requirements

• Application for an eligible LSHTM MSc program

• Online scholarship application (via emailed portal link)

• Proof of English proficiency by the deadline

• Supporting academic documents and ID

• Statement confirming financial need

Incomplete applications (missing documents OR missed steps) will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

Candidates evaluated based on:

• Academic performance

• Leadership and potential impact in African health

• Professional or research experience

• Commitment to return and contribute to Africa

• Quality of application responses

Applications are reviewed only after the deadline and treated equally regardless of date submitted.

Application Process

Deadline: 🗓 04 March 2026 at 16:00 (BST)
To apply, complete both mandatory steps:

📌 Scholarship Decisions Announced: Week beginning 1 June 2026

âš  Important Notes:

• Submit MSc application 2–3 days early to avoid payment or portal delays.

• Scholarship applications cannot be submitted after the deadline.

• If admitted before scholarship results, email LSHTM to extend the deposit deadline.

Important Dates