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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK plc) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. GSK was founded in 2000 after Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham merged.
GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders offers total funding for talented students from sub-Saharan Africa to pursue a one-year, full-time Master’s program at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The scholarship covers tuition, mandatory field trip fees, and a living stipend.
Under the scheme, three scholarships are available to support the training and development of the next generation of global health leaders, with the aim of strengthening the capacity of health systems and health-related research in Africa.
Eligible candidates for these highly competitive scholarships must hold an offer for an intensive, London-based MSc program at LSHTM, meet academic and English language requirements, and demonstrate financial need.
The GSK Scholarships prioritize applicants who commit to returning to Africa after their studies to drive health improvements. Applications are open, and interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply for a chance to study at an institution in the United Kingdom.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees paid at universities in the United Kingdom are different for undergraduate and graduate courses, as is common practice in other countries. Students pursuing bachelor’s degree programs in the UK will pay tuition fees between £ 11,400 and £38,000 per year. For graduate programs, international students typically pay tuition fees between around £9,000 and £30,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:
- Be nationals of and residents of countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Hold a first degree at either a first or upper-second-class equivalency level and
- Hold an offer of admission for 2025-26 for one of LSHTM’s London-based intensive MSc programs of study.
- Prove financial need by confirming that they could not afford to pay for the proposed program of study.
- Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements.
- Intend to return to their country after completing their MSc year at LSHTM.
Note: Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate (in their application documentation) the potential to contribute significantly to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.
Required Documents
Here are the documents that interested candidates will need during the application for the GSK Scholarships
- Academic Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae(CV)
- Personal statement
- English language proficiency certificate
- Supplementary Questions Form.
Eligible Courses
The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders will apply to the following subject areas.
- MSc Global Mental Health
- MSc Health Policy, Planning & Financing
- MSc One Health
- MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
Scholarship Benefits
Three scholarships are available under the GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders in the 2025/26 academic year. Each scholarship provides full tuition coverage, including field trip fees. Recipients will also receive a £22,000 tax-free living allowance.
Other benefits associated with the program include skill development in public and global health research and preparing scholars for leadership in health sectors in Africa.
How To Apply
The application process has two steps that must be followed carefully.
- Step 1: Visit the program webpage
- Submit an application for 2025-26 for a London-based MSc program of study.
- Step 2: When done, a temporary password will be provided for you to use the first time you log in (via e-vision), which should be updated.
- Once you have submitted an application to study, you should receive an automated email from the Scholarships Team ([email protected]) with a link to the online scholarship application portal.
- Search for ‘GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders if you wish to apply for this funding, and then answer all the questions online.
- Submit your answers, and you should receive an email confirmation of receipt.
Deadline/Expiration: March 5, 2025
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