MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming (MSc SRHPP) is an intensive online programme developed and delivered by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the University of Ghana School of Public Health (UGSPH).
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.
Scholarship awards
The MSc SRHPP Scholarship fund aims to contribute to strengthening sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa.
Each scholarship will cover:
- Full tuition fees at the LSHTM low- and middle-income country fee rate (GBP 17,850.00); 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.
Eligibility for funding
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 African country for a minimum of two years.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds who meet the MSc entry requirements and the scholarship eligibility criteria, including applicants working in a Ministry of Health.
Applicants must meet the School’s minimum English language proficiency requirements if shortlisted for this funding by Monday 15 June 2026. Failure to do so may result in any scholarship offer being withdrawn and offered to a reserve candidate instead.
For some scholarships preference will be given to applicants who are nationals of, and ordinarily resident in, the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia.
How to apply
The application process has two steps. To be considered for the funding, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and complete both steps outlined below by the scholarship deadline of 16:00 (BST) on Sunday 22 March 2026.
Step 1
Submit an application for 2026-27 for MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming, as per instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the relevant programme of study page.
Step 2
- Once you have submitted an application to study you should receive an automated email from the Scholarships team ([email protected]) providing you with the link to our online scholarships application portal.
- This will provide you with a temporary password to use the first time you login (via e-vision), which you should then update.
- Please search for 'MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming' if you wish to apply for this funding, and then answer all the questions online. Once you are happy with all your responses you can press submit and you should receive a confirmation of receipt email at your contact email address.
- The scholarships portal will not be able to accept applications after the deadline stated above.
- The Scholarships team will be in touch with an outcome in due course.
Application deadline
The application deadline is 16:00 (BST) on Sunday 22 March 2026.
Important information
- Applicants are advised to complete Step 1 early to allow time for their GBP 50.00 LSHTM admissions application fee payment to be processed. Until the payment is processed applicants will be unable to submit an application for study.
- We recommend that applicants for this funding complete and submit their application for study at least 2-3 days prior to the scholarships deadline to ensure that there are no Admissions or payment processing delays which could impact on meeting the scholarship deadline.
- Applicants must meet the School’s minimum English language proficiency requirements if shortlisted for this funding by Monday 15 June 2026. Failure to do so may result in any scholarship offer being withdrawn and offered to a reserve candidate instead.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for this funding. Incomplete applications include those with missing documents at either Step 1 or 2 above.
- Both the application to study and the scholarship application form must be complete by the scholarship deadline as stated on the scholarships advert. Applicants should ensure that all necessary supplementary documents are submitted via LSHTM’s Admissions Portal by the scholarship deadline.
- If references are not provided as part of the application, there will be a maximum of 10 days after the deadline for these to be submitted if you are still to be considered for the funding.
- Applicants whose application for study is successful will be asked to pay a deposit within 28 days of the offer of admission being sent. Applicants applying for scholarships at LSHTM must email the Admissions team to advise that they are awaiting the scholarship outcome (applicants must provide the Admissions team with both the name of the scholarship and the expected decision date in this email. This must be repeated for every application for which the applicant has applied. The Admissions team will then extend the deposit deadline to match the decision deadline of the scholarship funding.
- Applicants who encounter any technical difficulties whilst using the Admissions application portal should contact LSHTM's IT Services team, providing the full name of the applicant; the scholarship that is being applied for; and the technical issue that has been encountered. Please also attach a screen shot where possible: [email protected].
- For any queries about the application process, scholarship requirements or application deadline, please contact the LSHTM Scholarships team: [email protected]
- By applying for this funding applicants agree to its terms and conditions.
- Please note that all applications will only be reviewed and processed after the deadline. All applications that are submitted before the deadline will be considered equally, regardless of submission date.
- Decisions will be reached, and the successful applicants notified from Wednesday, 1 July 2026.