2026 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Scholarship for Nigerians

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The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Scholarship offers a life changing funding opportunity for Nigerian students seeking advanced training in public health and tropical medicine in the United Kingdom. Known as the Mamco Selab Scholarship, this award supports outstanding Nigerian applicants admitted to diploma, master’s, or PhD programmes at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine LSTM.

This scholarship is designed for students committed to returning to Nigeria after their studies to strengthen healthcare systems, reduce health inequality, and provide leadership within the health sector.

Scholarship Overview

The Mamco Selab award is one of the most prestigious funding opportunities available at LSTM for Nigerian students pursuing postgraduate education in health related fields.

Scholarship Details

• Scholarship type: Postgraduate funding
• Study location: United Kingdom
• Host institution: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
• Eligible country: Nigeria
• Scholarship value: £20,000 per year
• Application deadline: 15 April 2026

What the Scholarship Covers

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Scholarship provides substantial financial support to help successful applicants focus on their academic and research goals while studying in the UK.

Key benefits include:

• Annual scholarship value of £20,000
• Financial support for diploma, master’s, or PhD studies
• Access to world class training and research facilities at LSTM

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements to be considered:

• Must be a Nigerian national ordinarily domiciled in Nigeria
• Must demonstrate a clear intention to return to Nigeria after completing studies
• Must be applying for a diploma, master’s, or PhD programme at LSTM
• Must hold a conditional offer from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine for the chosen course

Only candidates who meet these conditions will be eligible for the scholarship.

Application Guidelines

To apply for the 2026 Mamco Selab award, applicants must follow the steps below carefully.

Step 1: Apply for Admission at LSTM

Applicants must first apply for and receive a conditional offer for a diploma, master’s, or PhD programme at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Step 2: Complete the Scholarship Application Form

• Applicants who already hold an offer will receive a link to the scholarship application form by email
• Applicants awaiting their offer will find the scholarship application link in their conditional offer letter
• A completed scholarship application form is required for consideration

Step 3: Submit Before the Deadline

All scholarship applications must be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Your Personal Statement Requirements

In the statement section of the scholarship application form, applicants must address the following points in no more than 700 words:

1. Confirm Nigerian nationality, current residence in Nigeria, and intention to return after completing studies at LSTM
2. Explain academic goals and research interests related to the selected course
3. Demonstrate how the programme will support career development, reduce health inequality, and contribute to leadership within Nigeria’s healthcare system

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Scholarship is a powerful opportunity for Nigerian students dedicated to improving public health outcomes at home through world class education and research. Eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline.