London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Fund Scholarship
A fully funded master's scholarship for talented students from low- and middle-income countries at LSHTM, one of the world's leading public health institutions, covering full overseas tuition fees plus a tax-free annual stipend of £22,000.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Early March (LSHTM Fund Scholarship deadline typically 16:00 BST, early March)
Country
United KingdomAbout the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Fund Scholarship
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is consistently ranked among the top public health and tropical medicine institutions globally, and its LSHTM Fund Scholarship is designed specifically to open access to its master's programs for talented students from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who might not otherwise be able to afford UK postgraduate study. Pakistan, as an LMIC, falls within the pool of countries the scholarship targets.
The scholarship fully funds one year of on-campus master's study at LSHTM's London campus, covering the overseas student tuition fee rate in full and providing a tax-free stipend of £22,000 to cover living costs -- a level of support that removes essentially all major financial barriers to attending for eligible recipients.
LSHTM's master's programs span the full breadth of public and global health, including epidemiology, health policy, tropical medicine, infectious disease control, health economics, nutrition, and reproductive and maternal health, among others -- giving successful applicants a wide choice of specialization within the broader field of public health.
The scholarship is explicitly framed around developing future leaders in public health and global health research, reflecting LSHTM's mission of using its academic output and graduates to address health challenges disproportionately affecting lower-income countries, including infectious disease control, health system strengthening, and maternal and child health.
For a Pakistani public health professional, physician, or recent graduate aiming to specialize in epidemiology, global health policy, or infectious disease, the LSHTM Fund Scholarship offers a route to one of the most respected public health degrees in the world without the tuition burden that would otherwise make it financially out of reach.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
One of the most fully comprehensive public health scholarships available, covering both full tuition and a generous stipend
LSHTM is globally ranked among the very top institutions for public health and tropical medicine
Directly targets students from low- and middle-income countries, improving realistic chances for Pakistani applicants
Wide range of master's specializations available within the public health umbrella
Strong alumni network across global health organizations, ministries of health, and research institutions worldwide
London location offers direct access to major global health organizations and policy institutions
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in United Kingdom
LSHTM is based in central London and works closely with major global health bodies headquartered or active in the UK, giving students direct exposure to international public health policy discussions alongside their academic coursework.
Eligibility Requirements
5 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Step 1: Apply for admission to an eligible LSHTM on-campus master's program
Step 2: Once you hold an offer (or during the application window), complete the separate LSHTM Fund Scholarship application
Step 3: Submit required documents including personal statement and references before the scholarship deadline (typically early March)
Step 4: LSHTM's scholarship committee reviews applications based on academic merit, need, and potential impact
Step 5: Successful candidates are notified of their scholarship award, generally ahead of the academic year's start
Step 6: Confirm enrollment and arrange a UK student visa ahead of the program start in the autumn
Application Timeline
Autumn (preceding year)
Master's program application opens
Early March, 16:00 BST
LSHTM Fund Scholarship deadline
Spring
Scholarship decisions
September/October
Program start
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Apply for your LSHTM master's program admission well before the scholarship deadline to ensure you can complete both processes in time
Use your personal statement to connect your public health interest to specific challenges in Pakistan or the wider region
Highlight any clinical, epidemiological, or field public health experience prominently, even if it was volunteer or short-term work
Check current World Bank LMIC classification to confirm your eligibility each cycle
Request references from supervisors who can speak to your public health-relevant work, not only academic performance
Watch for LSHTM's other scholarship options (e.g., Next Generation Scholarships) in case you are not selected for the Fund Scholarship, since multiple schemes run in parallel
Important Links & Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, it covers the full overseas-rate tuition fee plus a tax-free stipend of £22,000 for living costs.
Yes, Pakistan is classified as a low- or middle-income country under the World Bank classification used for eligibility.
Yes, you must apply for admission to an LSHTM master's program and then separately complete the LSHTM Fund Scholarship application.
Any LSHTM on-campus master's program, including epidemiology, global health policy, tropical medicine, health economics, and nutrition.
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