London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Masters Scholarships 2017/2018 for study in the UK (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline:12 May, 2017 17.00 GMT.

To support the training of eye health professionals with strong public health skills, we are offering scholarships for candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries who have been accepted to study for a Masters in Public Health for Eye Care at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), United Kingdom.

The Masters in Public Health for Eye Care at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a well-established course that aims to train leaders in prevention of blindness and to strengthen research and academic capacity for eye care programmes and training facilities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The course provides eye health professionals with the public health knowledge and skills required to reduce blindness and visual disability in their population.

Eligibility Requirements:

The applicant must:

• come from low or middle income Commonwealth countries that are less represented in the alumni body of the MSc Public health for eye care
• work in regions where there are severe constraints in human resources for eye health
• work in regions where there are no / limited training opportunities in PHEC / community eye health
• demonstrate previous involvement / commitment to community eye health activities or VISION2020 programmes
• present a clear career plan in public health for eye care, which they will realistically
• be able to follow on completion of the MSc
• have experience in public health for eye care based research and/or training in eye care
• fulfil the UK Border Agency English Language Requirement by passing the LSHTM English language requirement by 12 May, 2017.

Scholarship Worth:

• Several scholarships are made available each year.
• Each scholarship covers course fees, two return flights, dissertation project funds, living costs and accommodation at the International Students House in Central London.

Application Procedure:

• Download Application: CEHC 2017.18 – MSc Scholarships Application. Word Doc.
• Download and complete the form and submit to the ICEH Student & Alumni Engagement Officer – Romulo Fabunan at Romulo.Fabunan@Lshtm.ac.uk by the deadline: 12 May, 2017 17.00 GMT.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Masters Scholarships 2017/2018