Elsie and Daphne Kirkpatrick, the daughters of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Kirkpatrick, established scholarships in honor of their father. These scholarships were designed to encourage and promote the study of ophthalmology, a field that their father was deeply passionate about. Lieutenant Colonel Kirkpatrick had a distinguished career in the Indian Medical Service, during which he worked in various hospitals such as the General Hospital in Madras and the Government Ophthalmic Hospital. He was instrumental in developing teaching and postgraduate training in pathology and ophthalmology in these institutions. After retiring from the Madras hospital, he worked as an ophthalmic surgeon at the Tropical Diseases Hospital and taught ophthalmology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Being an international student at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) can provide a distinctive and enriching experience. LSHTM is globally renowned for its research and education in public health and tropical medicine, and attracts students from more than 160 countries, creating a diverse student community.
As an international student, you would become a member of a dynamic group of intellectuals and investigators at LSHTM, providing you with chances to acquire knowledge from distinguished professors and take part in advanced research initiatives. LSHTM is well-regarded for its interdisciplinary and cooperative research, and you would have access to various resources and assistance to pursue your academic pursuits.
Nevertheless, there are some potential challenges that international students may face while studying at LSHTM. The expense of tuition and living expenditures in London can be substantial, and adapting to a new culture and academic setting may require time. Moreover, the application process for international students can be competitive, and satisfying specific language proficiency criteria may be necessary for admission.
Degree Level:
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Kirkpatrick Scholarship 2023-24, London, UK. is available to undertake Masters level programs at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Available Subjects:
The following subject is available to study under this scholarship program.
- Public Health
Scholarship Benefits:
- A full-time one-year studentship is open for the academic year 2023-24.
- The studentship covers full tuition fees for MSc Public Health for Eye Care at the overseas fee rate.
- It includes a tax-free stipend of GBP 19,500.00, which can be used towards living costs, flights, visa fees, and the international health surcharge.
- Additionally, GBP 1,500.00 is provided to cover MSc project costs.
- Upon completion of the course, an amount of GBP 1,100.00 is granted to be used for attending the Alumni Workshop during the graduation ceremony week.
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is open to international students.
Eligibility Criteria:
This scholarship is open to all overseas applicants who hold an LSHTM offer of admission for the MSc Public Health for Eye Care course.
Preference will be given to applicants from low to lower-middle-income countries.
How to Apply:
In order to qualify for the funding, applicants need to satisfy all eligibility requirements and accomplish two stages specified below within the scholarship deadline of 23:59 (BST) on Sunday 16 April 2023. The application process comprises of two steps.
Step 1:
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit a 2023-24 application for study for the MSc Public Health for Eye Care, with all necessary supplementary documents submitted via the School’s Admissions Portal by the scholarship deadline.
- Provide evidence of meeting LSHTM’s English Language requirements by May 2023.
If applicants have already submitted a completed application or have been made an offer for the MSc Public Health for Eye Care, they can apply for the scholarship by completing Step 2 of the application process by the scholarship deadline.
Step 2:
To apply for the Lt Col Henry Kirkpatrick Scholarship, applicants must submit an online scholarships application and select the ‘2023-24 Lt Col Henry Kirkpatrick Scholarship’ option from the drop-down menu. A completed 2023-24 Supplementary Questions Form for this scholarship must also be uploaded as part of the application. This is the only attachment required in Step 2, as applicants should have already submitted their references, transcripts, and CV with their application for study.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for the application is 16th April 2023.
