Russian Government’s Scholarships for South Africans
Registration is now open for all the applicants who wish to study in Russian higher educational institutions in 2024/2025 academic year under the Russian Government Scholarship programme.
Russian higher educational institutions offer studies in the Russian and English languages depending on the chosen programme. Programmes taught in the Russian language require a one year preparatory course related to the field of study included in the scholarship.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- South African Citizens, who have graduated from Secondary School and TVET College and wish to study for a Bachelor's Degree;
- South African Citizens, who have graduated from University with a Bachelor’s Degree and wish to study for a Master’s Degree;
- South African Citizens, who have graduated from University with a Master’s Degree and wish to study for a PhD.
- Please note medical studies and related medical fields will not be covered under this scholarship programme!
WHICH EXPENSES ARE COVERED?
The Russian Government Scholarship COVERS:
- free tuition for the entire duration of the chosen programme
- maintenance allowance (50$ per month)
- access to dormitory accommodation (if available)
The Department of Higher Education and Training COVERS:
- travel costs
- a monthly stipend
- a once-off settlement allowance
- an annual allowance payable at the beginning of each academic year
- visa costs
- pre-departure and on scholarship student support
HOW TO APPLY?
Candidates are expected to complete the application form online on the website https://education-in-russia.com/ by 1 FEBRUARY 2024.
The applicant is required to choose a university and education programme they would like to pursue.
Only applicants who complete the application can be considered for the nomination process and scholarship support.
WHAT DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO HAVE?
Those willing to start or continue their education in Russia will have to:
- Upload school / Bachelor / Master certificates with results;
- Upload a scanned copy of a passport or ID (note that candidates approved will anyway need passports to travel to Russia);
- Upload required medical documents.
After the successful registration through the submission of the required details and documentation, the profile of each candidate will be sent for evaluation. If the results of the certificates meet the minimum requirements, the candidate will be invited to an interview, the dates of which will be announced in advance. After the interview, the successful candidates will be informed of the outcome of the interview after which the students will be advice of the necessary paperwork and process to prepare for departure. Please note that successful applicants will be notified by the Department of Higher Education and Training directly regarding their application outcome and next steps.
The application campaign runs from Nov 1 2023 to Feb 1, 2024.
Choose a university and education programme you prefer and pursue your career dreams with Russia!
CONTACT
All enquiries should be sent to russiaaplications@dhet.gov.za or ruspospr@mweb.co.za
