Absolutely Funded! Lieutenant Colonel Henry Kirkpatrick Scholarship (Low-Center earnings international locations) 2023-24, London, UK

Deadline for functions: 16 April 2023

A bequest to the College, by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Kirkpatrick’s daughters Elsie and Daphne Kirkpatrick, endowed funding to arrange scholarships ‘for the promotion and encouragement of research within the ophthalmic part’ in reminiscence of their father.                                   

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Kirkpatrick (1871–1958) was keen on ophthalmology from pretty early in his profession. His profession within the Indian Medical Service supplied alternatives – by work within the Normal Hospital, Madras, the college and the Authorities Ophthalmic Hospital – to enhance instructing and postgraduate coaching in pathology and ophthalmology. On retiring from Madras he was ophthalmic surgeon to the Tropical Ailments Hospital and lecturer in ophthalmology on the London College of Hygiene and Tropical Medication.

Award particulars

One studentship is offered for the 2023-24 tutorial yr. This full-time one-year studentship will cowl:

• full tuition charges for MSc Public Well being for Eye Care on the abroad charge fee, and
• GBP 19,500.00 tax free stipend in direction of residing prices, flights and visa prices (together with the worldwide well being surcharge), and
• GBP 1,500.00 in direction of MSc challenge prices, and
• GBP 1,100.00 upon profitable completion of the course for use in direction of attendance on the Alumni Workshop through the week of the commencement ceremony.

Eligibility for funding

This scholarship is open to all abroad candidates who maintain an LSHTM supply of admission for the MSc Public Well being for Eye Care course.

Desire will likely be given to candidates from low to lower-middle earnings international locations.

How you can apply

The applying course of has two steps. To be thought of for the funding, candidates should meet all eligibility standards and full each steps outlined under by the scholarship deadline of 23:59 (BST) on Sunday 16 April 2023.

Step 1: 

Submit a 2023-24 software for research for the MSc Public Well being for Eye Care, as per directions beneath the ‘How you can Apply’ tab. Candidates ought to make sure that all crucial supplementary paperwork (together with references) are submitted through the College’s Admissions Portal by the scholarship deadline.

Candidates provided admission to an LSHTM MSc programme should present proof that they meet the LSHTM English Language necessities earlier than they’ll start their research. Candidates for this funding ought to be capable of present that they’ve taken steps to satisfy this requirement (resembling organising a date for the take a look at) by the point this award is being shortlisted (Could 2023). Please contact Romulo Fabunan in case you have any questions concerning the LSHTM English Language requirement.

(Candidates who’ve already submitted a accomplished 2023-24 London-based MSc Public Well being for Eye Care MSc software for research and/or have been made a proposal of admission for the 2023-24 London-based MSc Public Well being for Eye Care ought to apply for the scholarship by finishing the scholarship software (Step 2) and submitting this by the deadline.)

Step 2:

Submit an on-line scholarships software, deciding on the ‘2023-24 Lt Col Henry Kirkpatrick Scholarship’ choice from the drop-down menu. A accomplished 2023-24 Supplementary Questions Type for this scholarship have to be uploaded as a part of this software. That is the one attachment required in Step 2 (as candidates ought to have already submitted references; transcripts; a CV and so forth with their software for research).

Utility notes

While it’s recognised that some candidates might have dependents whom they want to carry with them to London, the Lieutenant Colonel Henry Kirkpatrick Scholarship is unable to offer help past that said above for both stipend or lodging and isn’t in a position to make provision for anybody accompanying the scholar.

By making use of for this funding candidates comply with its Phrases & Circumstances. (We might encourage candidates to learn the Utility and Admission part, and hyperlinks, by earlier than starting an software for funding.)

Please word that every one functions will solely be reviewed and processed after the deadline. All functions which might be submitted earlier than the deadline will likely be thought of equally, no matter submission date.  

Choices will likely be reached, and the profitable applicant notified, earlier than 26 Could 2023.

Supply / Extra data: Official Web site HERE.