King's-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC)

The King's-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme is a joint funding initiative between King's College London and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) designed to support Chinese students pursuing full-time PhD research degrees at King's College London. This prestigious scholarship programme provides comprehensive financial support for doctoral studies across all academic disciplines offered at the university. Successful applicants receive full international tuition fee waivers from King's College London, while the China Scholarship Council provides an annual living allowance, overseas student health cover, return airfare to London, and visa application fees. The scholarship is valid for up to four years, enabling recipients to complete their doctoral research without financial burden. The programme is specifically designed for citizens and permanent residents of the People's Republic of China who are commencing their PhD studies and agree to return to China upon completion of their research.