The Thomas Mark Scholarship at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) in the UK is now open for applications. This fully funded scholarship supports talented professionals from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who are dedicated to improving child health in resource-limited settings.
What is the Thomas Mark Scholarship?
The Thomas Mark Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded award offered by LSTM. It enables outstanding candidates from LMICs to pursue a full-time, on-campus master’s degree at LSTM in the UK.
The scholarship focuses on building expertise in tropical paediatrics and related fields to enhance child health outcomes in developing nations. Recipients are expected to return to their home country (or another LMIC) to apply their skills and make a lasting impact.
Key Benefits
The scholarship provides comprehensive coverage, including:
- Full tuition fees
- Living expenses allowance
- Travel costs (flights)
- Visa requirements
More than one scholarship is available each year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Thomas Mark Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a national of and currently resident in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC), as defined by the OECD DAC list.
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from LSTM for a qualifying full-time, on-campus master’s programme (any relevant programme is eligible, though priority is given to those related to tropical paediatrics or child health).
- Be a trained or practising paediatrician or paediatric specialist with relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to improving tropical paediatric care in your home country or another LMIC upon completion of the programme.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these steps to apply for the Thomas Mark Scholarship:
- Apply to LSTM — Submit an application for your chosen full-time, on-campus master’s programme at LSTM and receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
- Access the scholarship form — If you already have an offer, LSTM will email you a link to the scholarship application form. Alternatively, the link appears in your conditional offer letter.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application — Fill out the form fully, including a personal statement (maximum 700 words) demonstrating your eligibility, experience, and commitment to improving child health in LMICs.
- Submit by the deadline — Applications must be submitted by 9:00 am on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to study at one of the world’s leading institutions in tropical medicine and global health, with all major costs covered. Successful scholars gain advanced knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change in paediatric healthcare in low-resource settings.