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Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project

Consortium of Russian universities (Association of Global Universities); federal project 'Russia in the World'

bachelor (16-23), master (20-33), PhD (22-35), postdoc (24-39)Direct application
Coverage
Covers tuition and a monthly stipend; transport, food, accommodation, communication and medical insurance are paid by the student. Stipend amount varies by university (official FAQ).
Deadline
2026: registration opened 20 Aug 2026; account/portfolio registration deadline 1 Nov 2026; stage 1 20 Aug-13 Nov 2026, results announced 13 Nov; stage 2 13 Nov-21 Dec 2026 (180-minute proctored online tasks).
Eligibility
Winners and runners-up get free education under the foreign-nationals quota and may apply for Government grant support; free to enter.
Provider
Consortium of Russian universities (Association of Global Universities); federal project 'Russia in the World'

How to apply

  • This scholarship takes direct applications through the official portal.
  • Check the year, deadline and eligibility criteria on the official application page.
  • Prepare your statement of purpose, transcript and references early.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees; official scholarship applications are usually free.

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