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Africa London Nagasaki Fund – Masters Scholarships for African Scientists
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The Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) Fund is offering masters scholarships for African scientists studying subjects relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa.
Each year, four or five scientists will receive up to a maximum award of US$50,000 each to cover tuition fees, travel, and living expenses.
**Application deadline: August 31, 2021**
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- [African London Nagasaki Fund Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/africa-london-nagasaki-fund-masters-scholarships-for-african-scientists/#h-african-london-nagasaki-fund-details)
- [Eligibility for African Scientists](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/africa-london-nagasaki-fund-masters-scholarships-for-african-scientists/#h-eligibility-for-african-scientists)
- [For Scholarship Candidates at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/africa-london-nagasaki-fund-masters-scholarships-for-african-scientists/#h-for-scholarship-candidates-at-the-london-school-of-hygiene-tropical-medicine)
- [For Scholarship Candidates at the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/africa-london-nagasaki-fund-masters-scholarships-for-african-scientists/#h-for-scholarship-candidates-at-the-school-of-tropical-medicine-and-global-health-nagasaki)
- [How to Apply for the African London Nagasaki Fund Masters Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/africa-london-nagasaki-fund-masters-scholarships-for-african-scientists/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-african-london-nagasaki-fund-masters-scholarships)
## African London Nagasaki Fund Details
The masters scholarship for African scientists funds a candidate to undertake an MSc in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa at either the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki (TMGH), Nagasaki, Japan, or at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK.
Both residential and distance learning MSc courses are available at LSHTM. Meanwhile, candidates offered a course at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki will be required to reside in Japan for the duration of the course.
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## Eligibility for African Scientists
In order to qualify for the African London Nagasaki Fund, African scientists interested in applying must meet the following criteria:
### For Scholarship Candidates at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
1. The applicant must be of African nationality and normally be resident in sub-Saharan Africa.
2. They should also be fluent in English. If the applicant’s first language is not English or if the studies at university have not been conducted wholly in the medium of English candidates must take and pass one of the [approved internet-based tests](http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/english.html) (IELTS, TOEFL or a Pearson Test of English). Furthermore, the standard of English needed to pass the tests is high and is in line with the level of English required by the UK Border Authority in order to issue a student visa.
3. On another note, aspiring candidates must be a first or upper second class BSc degree or equivalent from an established university in a relevant area of science (a medical degree is not essential).
4. The scientists must usually have had at least two years’ prior research experience in an area relevant to the study of infectious diseases.
5. Lastly, interested parties must have the support of the head of their institution for undertaking their chosen course.
**\| Looking for distance learning options?**
**READ: [Recommended UK Universities for Distance Learning](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/uk-universities-distance-learning/)**
### For Scholarship Candidates at the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki
Candidates applying for a Scholarship at the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki, must adhere to the following rules and requirements:
1. The candidates must be of African nationality and normally be resident in sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Furthermore, they should be fluent in English.
3. Interested parties must have obtained an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification from a recognized university.
4. Lastly, they must have had at least two years of clinical experience following graduation,
## How to Apply for the African London Nagasaki Fund Masters Scholarships
Once interested parties have ensured that they fit the eligibility criteria and are able to meet the additional requirements, they must take note of the following steps for application:
1. Identify an MSc course at either LSHTM or NEKKEN that you would like to study, but do not apply to the university.
2. Ensure you are eligible for the MSc course and ALN Scholarship. Please note NEKKEN applicants must have a medical qualification.
3. Register to create an account with ALN. You must have an account before you can apply.
4. Log in to download the application form. Complete and submit the application form by Saturday 12th September 2014. No supporting documentation is required at this stage.
5. Applications will be considered by a selection committee and four candidates will be offered Scholarships by mid February.
6. Successful candidates to apply for the MSc course at the specified university by 1 March.
7. Scholarship awardees that are given a place at university start their MSc course in September at LSHTM and October at NEKKEN.
Further information can be found on the [official scholarship website](https://www.alnscholarshipfund.org/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in UK
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Africa London Nagasaki Fund – Masters Scholarships for African Scientists?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to UK for the duration of the programme.
Is the Africa London Nagasaki Fund – Masters Scholarships for African Scientists fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.