LSHTM 2022 MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming Scholarships

Published: 07 Apr 2022

This intensive online programme is developed and delivered with the University of Ghana School of Public Health (UGSPH). It is primarily targeted at those interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based sexual and reproductive health programmes and policies in sub-Saharan Africa and other low- and middle-income settings.

This programme is primarily targeted at those interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based sexual and reproductive health programmes and policies in sub-Saharan Africa and other low- and middle-income settings.

LSHTM Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	May 17, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
School to study	London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Type	Masters
Sponsor	London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of LSHTM Masters Scholarship

Each scholarship will cover:

• Full tuition fees at the LSHTM low- and middle-income country fee rate (GBP 17,000.00), and
• A one-time allowance of GBP 1,000.00 for IT equipment and/or internet costs and/or other learning costs. The allowance is primarily intended to be a contribution to IT costs so that students have regular access to a computer and a reliable internet service to ensure effective online learning. Applicants are expected to check that they can meet the IT requirements and information for this programme of study before submitting an application. Where no IT costs or support are required a student may use this allowance for other learning costs.

Please note that this scholarship does not provide a living allowance or stipend.

Requirements for LSHTM Masters Scholarship

To be eligible for these competitive scholarships, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:  

• Be nationals of, and ordinarily resident in, a sub-Saharan African country, as defined by the World Bank. 
• Have submitted an application for the online MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming programme, with all required supplementary documents. 
• Have worked either in sexual and reproductive health field or other health-related field(s) in any sub-Saharan Africa country for a minimum of two years.  

Selection Process

The programme is 12 months full-time or 24-36 months part-time.

Full-time (12 months)

Full-time students are expected to study approximately 40 hours per week including about 6-12 hours of synchronous learning per week during the teaching term. Live synchronous lectures and classes sessions usually take place Monday-Friday between 9.30am and 5pm in UK time. Students are also required to attend all live sessions, group work and undertake self-led study each week. 

Part-time (24 or 36 months)

Students can study part-time by studying for two or three days per week during the teaching term, and spreading all the modules required to complete a master’s programme over two to three years. There are no evening or weekend classes. Depending on module selection, students may be required to attend for different days in each term. 

Application Documents

•  References
• Transcripts
• CV 

Application Deadline

May 17, 2022

How to Apply