Are you interested in expanding your horizons and studying in the largest countries in the world, Russia, which has about 55 universities ranked among the top 250 universities in the QS classification of the best universities in the BRICS region? Follow us in this article to talk about the most important scholarships in Russia. Scholarships funded by the Russian government for foreign students
Granting the government of the Russian Federation
It is a group of scholarships in Russia and is available to foreign students every year, offering exemption from tuition fees, student housing in addition to an amount equivalent to 1,300 rubles per month which is equivalent to about $ 20. About 15,000 of them were awarded in 2015.
Non-governmental grants for international students
Scholarships are offered to study in Russia and some countries of the former Soviet Union, and most of these scholarships are for students of American citizenship.
Benjamin Gilman scholarships
Over 2,700 scholarships valued at up to $ 5,000 are offered to first-year undergraduate students with American citizenship to study abroad.
Russian Research Grant by BP
These scholarships are equivalent to about $ 235-550 per month for students studying engineering or economics at a Russian partner university.
American Council scholarships
It provides multiple scholarships for Russian language teaching and research in Russia, including the eighth Titel Scholarship, which are scholarships for students to conduct independent research for 3-8 months in a country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, including Russia. The value of the scholarship ranges between $ 5,000 - $ 25,000 and usually includes travel fees, a monthly stipend, health insurance and more.
Grants from Russian universities for foreign students
Most of these scholarships are offered to students for postgraduate study:
St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Scholarship opportunities are available for a master's degree to study in English at the university. Scholarships can cover tuition fees during one semester or housing costs in university housing.
Tomsk University
This university offers multiple scholarships for international students.
Vladivostok University of Economics
This university provides scholarships for 3,000 rubles a month ($ 50) for outstanding international students.
Ural Federal University
The University’s “Golden” Scholarships for Master’s degree provide 65 scholarships for new international students, and cover two years' costs in any of their Master's programs. The "Silver" program provides 50 scholarships to cover tuition fees for one year.
Russian International Olympic University
Vladimir Putin is offering the Olympic Scholarship, which offers 20 scholarships to study MA in Sports Management at the university, offering registration fees, accommodation and a monthly financial sum.
Author: Steav