LSE Wellcome MSc Grant in Health and Development Scholarships for Master


LSE is pleased to announce the Wellcome Award MSc in Health and International Development scholarships. They commenced in 2019 and applications are now open for the 2022/23 session.

The MSc in Health and International Development programme will award a full scholarship to a total of eight students for entry between 2019 and 2024.

Funded by the Wellcome Trust, these scholarships will support the very best students seeking a career in health-related social science research.  

The London School of Economics and Political Science Information

The London School of Economics and Political Science Grants

LSE Wellcome MSc Grant in Health and Development Scholarships for Master Established in 1895, The London School of Economics and Political Science is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 124 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • This scholarship is open to all applicants to the MSc in Health and International Development programme.
  • The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of both financial need and academic merit.

Offered Benefits

  • These scholarships are part of a grant secured from Wellcome to support the MSc programme. The scholarship value is a maximum of £31,088.
  • This will cover the full fees for the programme and the remainder can be used for living costs.
  • The amount remaining for living costs will vary depending on fee classification. For  a UK fee candidate the stipend will be £17,000 for an overseas fee candidate it will be £9,344.
  • Scholarship recipients will also be able to apply for up to £3,333 research funding to support their dissertation research.

Application Process

To apply for LSE funding for programmes beginning in September 2022, you must:

- Submit your application for the programme  (See how to apply for graduate study at LSE) 

- Submit your Graduate Financial Support Application Form via the  Graduate application tracker including completing Section G: Personal Statement.

and receive an offer of a place (conditional or unconditional)

by the end of April 2022.

If you only wish to be considered for the Graduate Support Scheme, you do not need to complete Section G: Personal statement.

The outcome to your Graduate Support Scheme application will be displayed on the application tracker after you have received an offer. Successful applicants selected for other LSE Scholarships or awards like this one will be contacted by email thoughout May, June and July 2022.

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