The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is proud to announce the LSHTM Scholarship Fund Scholarship for the academic year 2024-25. This article outlines the LSHTM Fund Scholarship is designed to support talented individuals from low to middle-income countries in pursuing a Master’s degree in global health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The LSHTM scholarship 2024 covers tuition fees, and mandatory field trip costs, and provides a living stipend of GBP 19,500.
LSHTM Scholarship Award Benefits:
1# Tuition Fee Coverage: The scholarship includes the complete tuition fees (at the overseas rate), along with any mandatory field trip fees.
2# Living Allowance: A tax-free stipend of GBP 19,500.00 is provided to cover living expenses.
Available Majors
The scholarship covers various medical and health-related fields, including epidemiology, global health, and public health, offering a diverse range of specialties to explore.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the LSHTM Fund Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be nationals and residents of low to middle-income countries, as per the World Bank classification.
- Intend to return to their home country after completing their studies.
- Provide written confirmation of financial need.
- Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements.
- Possess a first or upper second-class honours undergraduate degree, or an equivalent international qualification.
- Hold an offer of admission for 2024-25 for an LSHTM full-time, one-year, London-based MSc program.
The selection process prioritizes candidates with the potential to make significant contributions in public and global health, or health-related research, particularly in their home countries.
English language requirements:
The LSHTM Fund Scholarship for 2024 emphasizes the importance of English language proficiency for its applicants. To comply with UK Home Office regulations and academic requirements, candidates must demonstrate a higher level of English than the CEFR B2 minimum. Accepted tests include the IELTS Academic and Pearson PTE Academic. Specific score requirements vary depending on the program’s band level:
- Band A: IELTS 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component) or Pearson PTE Academic 80 overall (80 in each component).
- Band B: IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 in each component) or Pearson PTE Academic 76 overall (76 in each component).
- Band C: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each component) or Pearson PTE Academic 59 overall (59 in each component).
Application Process of LSHTM Scholarship 2024
Steps to Apply:
- MSc Program Application: Submit an application for a London-based MSc program, ensuring the selection of the LSHTM Fund Scholarship in the ‘FUNDING DETAILS’ section.
- Scholarship Application: Attach a completed Scholarship Application Form to the MSc program application.
Application Requirements: Applicants must prepare:
- A detailed CV.
- Graduation certificate and transcript.
- A letter of intent.
- Proposal of research
- English language proficiency proof (if available).
- A valid passport.
- A recent personal photo.
- Two letters of recommendation.
For further details and inquiries, contact [email protected]. Remember, the journey to becoming a global health leader starts here. Apply now and shape the future of global health