GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders 2026

Overview

Host: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Category: Scholarship | Fully Funded | Master’s (MSc)
Eligible Countries: Sub‑Saharan Africa
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Deadline: 4 March 2026 — 16:00 (BST)
Study Duration: 1 year (Full‑time, on‑campus in London)
Intake: October/September 2026

About The Program

The GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders offer fully funded postgraduate training to exceptional students from sub‑Saharan Africa who are committed to strengthening health systems and advancing public health research in their home region.

This prestigious scholarship enables recipients to pursue a one‑year, full‑time MSc at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), one of the world’s leading institutions for global health education and research.

Benefits

Selected scholars receive a fully funded package, including:

Full tuition fees (including mandatory field trip costs)
Tax‑free living stipend: GBP 22,000 for the academic year
Study at LSHTM, London, UK
Access to world‑class faculty, global health networks, and research opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders, applicants must:

Be nationals and residents of sub‑Saharan African countries
Hold (or expect) a first degree at first or upper second‑class equivalency
Have an offer of admission for a London‑based, full‑time MSc programme at LSHTM for 2026–27
Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements by 15 June 2026
Intend to return to sub‑Saharan Africa after completion of the MSc programme
Demonstrate financial need (unable to self‑fund the MSc)

Preferred applicants show strong potential to contribute to health systems and research in Africa.

Application Timeline

Application deadline: 4 March 2026 – 16:00 BST
English proof deadline: 15 June 2026
Scholarship decisions: Approx. Week beginning 1 June 2026
Programme start: Autumn/September 2026

Important Notes

This scholarship is highly competitive with only three awards available each cycle.
Applicants must hold an MSc offer before starting the scholarship application.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

How To Apply

Step 1: Apply for your chosen London‑based MSc programme at LSHTM for the 2026–27 academic year.
Step 2: Once you receive confirmation of your MSc application, complete the GSK Scholarships application form online via LSHTM’s scholarship portal before the scholarship deadline.
📌 Both steps must be completed by 4 March 2026, 16:00 BST.