The Harriette Kelso Scholarship 2026 helps qualified medical professionals from Sierra Leone and Tanzania pursue the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). The award supports course fees, travel, and living costs so that students can focus fully on their training in tropical medicine.
About the Harriette Kelso Scholarship 2026
LSTM offers the Harriette Kelso Scholarship to applicants who hold a conditional offer for the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene for September 2026 entry. The scholarship targets Sierra Leonean and Tanzanian applicants who are also ordinarily domiciled in their home country. Only one award is available each year.
Why Choose The Harriette Kelso Scholarship 2026?
This scholarship removes financial constraints by funding key study costs in the UK. You will train in a globally respected diploma that prepares you for work in tropical medicine and public health. You will gain skills that strengthen your clinical and research capacity, and you will build networks with global health professionals.
Harriette Kelso Scholarship 2026 Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
- Scholarship Name: Harriette Kelso Scholarship
- Study Level: Diploma / Professional Training
- Programme: Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H)
- Coverage: Up to £14,000 (course fees, travel support, stipend for living, and visa costs)
- Application Deadline: 9 am on 15 April 2026 (UK Time)
- Programme Start: September 2026
- Eligible Applicants: Sierra Leone and Tanzania nationals ordinarily domiciled in Sierra Leone or Tanzania with a conditional offer for the DTM&H programme
Scholarship Benefits
- Pay full course fees (£6,495).
- Provide flight support of up to £2,000.
- Offer a stipend of up to £5,500 for living costs, visa fees, and insurance.
- Enable focused study in tropical medicine and hygiene.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a national and domiciled resident of Sierra Leone or Tanzania.
- Hold a recognised medical degree with at least two years of post‑graduate clinical experience.
- Have a conditional offer for the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene for September 2026.
Required Documents
You should prepare:
- Your conditional offer letter for the DTM&H programme.
- A completed scholarship application form (provided via email or in your conditional offer).
- A statement (max 700 words) explaining:
- Your nationality and domicile status.
- Your academic or research goals in tropical medicine.
- The impact your training will have on your career and on reducing health inequalities in your home country.
Application Process & Timeline
- Apply for the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at LSTM.
- Receive a conditional offer from LSTM.
- Access the scholarship application form via email or from your offer letter.
- Complete and submit the scholarship form with your personal statement.
- Submit your application by 9 am on 15 April 2026 (UK Time).
- Await your scholarship decision and prepare for the September 2026 start.
