The Allen and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarship fully fund postgraduate studies at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). These scholarships support academically strong applicants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). They target students who have received a conditional offer for eligible master’s programs at LSTM. By removing financial barriers, the scholarships allow recipients to focus completely on their studies and professional growth.
Background and Purpose
The scholarships receive funding from the Allen and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, a UK-based philanthropic foundation. The Trust invests in education and leadership development for individuals from developing regions. LSTM created these scholarships to develop future global health leaders. The program aims to equip scholars with advanced knowledge and skills. Recipients must use their training to strengthen health systems and reduce health inequalities in their home countries.
Allen and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarship Benefits
The scholarships provide comprehensive financial support. They cover full tuition fees for the master’s program. In addition, they provide living costs, travel expenses, including flights, and visa-related costs for studying in the UK. These benefits allow scholars to fully concentrate on academic achievement and professional growth during their time at LSTM.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be nationals of and ordinarily domiciled in an LMIC. They must demonstrate a clear intention to return to their home country after completing their studies. Candidates must also have a conditional offer for a full-time, on-campus master’s program at LSTM in one of the following fields: Master of Public Health International, MSc Humanitarian Studies, or MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases. Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence, professional potential, and commitment to improving health outcomes in their LMIC.
Allen and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarship Application Process
Eligible applicants must complete a dedicated scholarship application form, provided after receiving a conditional offer. They must also submit a personal statement of up to 700 words outlining their LMIC background, academic and research goals, and expected impact on health leadership and inequalities. Scholarship decisions are made after the university assesses all applications and supporting documents. The deadline for the September 2026 intake is 9 am on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 (UK time).
Opportunities for Scholars
Recipients gain access to world-class teaching, research, and professional development at LSTM. They build leadership skills and global networks while developing expertise in public health, humanitarian studies, and tropical medicine. Scholars return to their home countries prepared to strengthen health systems and improve population health outcomes.
