Master of Science in Public Health - Sustainability Leader Scholarship

A scholarship candidate should be both a national and a resident of one of the low and middle income countries at the time of the application. This scholarship is only relevant to candidates who apply and receive an offer from the UL MSc in Public Health full-time programme

Evaluation Criteria

Professional background: Priority will be given to candidates who are employed in academic institutions, research institutes, governments, the social economy or non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and to students targeting a career in one of these sectors. Candidates employed in the private sector or newly graduated candidates without previous work experience may also be considered if they have contributed to the advancement of their society through advocacy, volunteer work or other relevant activities.

Motivation: Priority will be given to emerging leaders who have the potential and commitment to become agents of change after completing the master programme, and who can demonstrate a greater chance of implementing and/or transferring newly gained competencies upon completion in a sustainable development context, such as in the higher education sector, government, and civil society, thereby contributing to positive societal change.

Intellectual excellence: Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate evidence of leadership, research experience, and strong academic performance.

Commitment to achieving the SDGs within own country: Priority will be given to candidates who have a support letter from an institute confirming (re)integration in a professional context in their countries with a clear plan of action to achieving SDGs within their own country following successful enrollment and completion of the master programme.