Fully funded

LSHTM First Generation Scholarships (Distance Learning MSc, 2026-27)

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The First Generation Scholarships support applicants who are the first in their family to enter higher education and wish to study a distance learning MSc at LSHTM. Two awards were offered for 2026-27 entry, each providing full tuition fees.

Award Information

  • Intend to start a distance learning MSc at LSHTM in 2026-27 (PG Certificate and PG Diploma programmes are not eligible).
  • Hold an offer of admission for 2026-27 to a distance learning MSc by 27 March 2026.
  • Be the first in the family to enter higher education: neither mother or father (biological, adoptive or foster) nor guardian(s) had a university degree (BA/BSc or higher) before the applicant was aged 18.
  • Not already hold a master's degree or equivalent, or a higher qualification such as a PhD.
  • Recipients are expected to finish their programme within five years of registration.
  • 2 scholarships for 2026-27 entry.
  • Full tuition fees for the distance learning MSc.
  • Offer of admission required by 27 March 2026.
  • Decisions expected the week commencing 11 May 2026.
  • Evidence of admission conditions, including English language requirements, due by 1 July 2026.
  1. Apply for an eligible distance learning MSc for 2026-27 following the How to Apply instructions on the programme page, as early as possible.
  2. Eligible applicants are considered automatically when applying; submit all supplementary documents, including references, through the admissions portal.
  3. Hold an offer of admission by 27 March 2026; the Access and Student Experience team then contacts eligible offer holders with next steps to apply for the award.

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