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Enlighten PhD Scholarship Programme

The Enlighten PhD Scholarship Programme is a new initiative offered via ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. 

This prestigious scholarship programme supports outstanding students from China in pursuing their research degree at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. The programme will support 27 students in total over a period of five years. There are six scholarships available for those starting thier studies in the 2025/26 academic year.

Funding details

The Enlighten PhD Scholarship Programme provides £50,000 per academic year for up to four years. This amount will be used to cover the tuition fees each year, which is £23,500 for the 2025/26 academic year, leaving the remainder of £26,500 for living costs. The  will vary each year of study. 

 

Eligibility

  • Candidates must be nationals of the People's Republic of China. 
  • Candidates must hold an offer of admission to an MRes/MPhil/PhD programme.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time mode of study

 

How to apply

There is no initial application for any of these studentships. You will be considered automatically based on your application for admission. 

  • Step one: Candidates need to have submitted a complete application for admission to the Graduate Admissions Office before the application deadline of Wednesday 15 January 2025. 
  • Information on the application for admission process, including what constitutes a complete application for admission, can be found here: Prospective students
  • Some departments will have an earlier deadline. Refer to the individual programme page for the relevant deadline information Find your graduate programme.
  • Step two: By Friday 28 March 2025, the Financial Support Office will notify successful candidates of their nomination to the Enlighten PhD Scholarship Programme.
  • Step three: Nominated candidates will be emailed a separate application to complete with basic information/contact details. 
  • Step four: Nominated candidates will be evaluated with the outcome confirmed at the end of April/early May.

Contact:

For any questions relating to the Enlighten PhD Scholarship Programme, please email mailto:financial-support@lse.ac.uk