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15000 Russian Scholarships for International Students 2024-25
Overview:
15000 Russian Government Scholarship is an excellent opportunity to apply! Outstanding international and Afghanistan students can benefit from this opportunity and apply from 1st September until the deadline on 1st November 2023.
Every year, the Government of Russia offers many scholarships for international students. For the academic year 2024/2025, 15000 scholarships are available for foreign applicants to pursue their bachelor, master, or doctoral degrees in Russia. It is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing higher education in Russian Federation.
Benefits of Russian Government Scholarships:
By applying for the Russian Government Scholarships, students will benefit from the following components:
* Free tuition throughout the study program
* Maintenance payment
* Dormitory accommodation (if available)
Note: Please remember that this scholarship program does not cover the following costs:
* Living costs
* Travel costs
* Voluntary health insurance costs
Requirements for Russian Government Scholarships:
All applicants who apply to Russia Scholarships should meet the following general criteria:
* Hold any nationality other than Russia;
* Completed the previous studies for the desired degree program;
* Meet language criteria for the chosen study program;
* Be healthy;
* Meet any additional criteria set by the university
Requires Documents:
All candidates should prepare and submit the following necessary documents for the Russian Government Scholarships:
* Recent photograph;
* School certificate or transcripts for bachelor’s degree;
* University diploma and transcripts for a Master’s degree; applicants who are not graduated yet can provide a verification letter from their university;
* For Ph.D., master’s degree diploma and transcripts, thesis, and a list of publications are necessary;
* Consent statement for processing applicant’s data;
* Medical certificate;
* Passport within minimum 18 months expiry date from the arrival day in Russia; applicants can also provide a copy of their birth certificate;
* HIV absence certificate/booklet
* Olympiads or sports certificate (if available)
* Language proficiency certificate (if available)
* Letter of Recommendation (if available)
Note: Please submit a notarized Russian translation of documents other than Russian. Applicants should provide at least 80% school percentage for an undergraduate degree and over 70% for a master’s degree.
How to Apply for the Russian Government Scholarships:
To apply for the 2024-2025 Russian Government Scholarship, applicants should follow these steps:
* Create an account on the Education in Russia’s website;
* Then log in and fill out an online application form by indicating Personal Information (Full Name, Date of Birth, Country of Residence, Current Address, Email, and Contact Number);
* Level of current education;
* Upload all necessary documents in the relevant sections;
* Russian Language proficiency certificates and other languages;
* Choose the field of study and six desired universities from available universities in the list (In Moscow and St. Petersburg, applicants cannot select more than two universities in each city);
* Print and sign the application form and submit it;
* After submission, wait for interviews, tests, and examinations;
* Applicants with no Russian language proficiency necessary for the degree should enroll in a preparatory department. They should study Russian languages for one year;
* Wait for the result notification after two months.
Application Deadline: 1 November 2023