RUSSIAN STATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2024-2025
Applications for the Russian Government's Open Doors Scholarship Program are now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program aims to recruit talented foreign students who wish to enroll in master's and doctoral programs in Russia. You have until December 10, 2023 to apply.
For the Master's , applicants undergo a comprehensive assessment in two rounds. The initial round involves a competition where files are carefully evaluated to measure academic achievements, research experience and other relevant qualifications. In the second round, participants are presented with an engaging problem-solving challenge, enabling them to showcase their analytical and critical thinking abilities.
As for the Ph.D. The pathway has three rounds of evaluation. In the first round, they look at your academic and research background, as in the Master's route. Next, you will face challenging problem-solving tasks to demonstrate your research and problem-solving abilities. Finally, you can choose a research supervisor for your PhD, similar to a regular PhD. to request.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Russian Government Scholarship Program is open to:
- Foreign nationals and stateless individuals, including citizens residing abroad.
- Those who hold a bachelor's degree or are in the process of completing a bachelor's degree program in the same Olympiad year as the master's track.
- Holders of a master’s or specialty degree in the same year as the doctoral track.
- Foreign nationals and stateless individuals, including citizens residing abroad.
- Those who hold a bachelor's degree or are in the process of completing a bachelor's degree program in the same Olympiad year as the master's track.
- Holders of a master’s or specialty degree in the same year as the doctoral track.
WHAT IS OFFERED?
Scholarships offered by the Russian government include covering your tuition fees and a monthly stipend . In addition, researchers will have the benefit of free early admission to a Russian university without having to take an entrance exam. However, you are responsible for covering all other expenses, such as travel, food, accommodation, communications services and medical insurance.
It is worth noting that university housing is usually affordable. University housing costs range from RUB 500 (US$7) to RUB 5,000 (US$780) per month.