To all the aspiring students seeking fully funded international scholarships to pursue their academic career abroad, we are here with exciting news: The Russian Federation has recently announced the application call for one of the most anticipated “Russian Government Scholarship” for the academic session 2027-28. A prestigious scholarship program offered by the Ministry of Science & Higher Education of the Russian Federation for high-achieving students from all around the world (except Russia) to pursue Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD degree programs in one of the participating higher education institutes in Russia.
The objective of the Russian Government scholarship is to attract outstanding international students and foster academic, cultural, and scientific cooperation between Russia and other countries. The scholarships are available in almost all study areas, including Natural Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Computer & Information Technologies, Economics, Business, Arts & Design, Medical & Health Sciences, and more. Applicants from diverse academic backgrounds are invited to submit an application. Students can choose up to 6 universities and specify their areas of interest during the application process.
The Russian government offers generous support that covers Full tuition fees, a Russian language course, a competitive monthly stipend, Accommodation, and more. The scholarship is highly competitive; students holding excellent academic records are highly encouraged to apply. This is your chance to pursue your higher education in one of the leading higher education institutions of Russia without worrying about financial constraints; therefore, don’t miss out. All interested applicants must submit their application online via the official portal before January 15th, 2026. Read more details below.
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Details About the Russian Government Scholarship 2026-27
- Country: Russian Federation
- Offered By: Russia Ministry of Science & Higher Education
- Degree Level: Bachelors, Masters, & PhD
- Awards: 15,000+
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: January 15th, 2026
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Degree Duration
- Undergraduate: 4 Years
- Master’s: 2 Years
- PhD: 3-4 Years
For Russian-taught programs, add one more year to the above
Study Areas
The Russian Government scholarships are available in a wide range of academic fields. The major study areas are Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Arts, Medicine, and Economics & Social Sciences
Scholarship Coverage
The Russian Government scholarship offers the following support for the duration of the degree programme:
- Full tuition fees coverage
- 1-Year Russian Language course
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- Accommodation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
Note:
- The scholarship does not cover airfare coverage
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Russian Government scholarship:
- The scholarship is accepting applications from all nationalities
- Russian Citizens are not eligible to apply
- Bachelor’s degree applicants must have completed a high school degree
- Master’s Degree applicants: must have completed a bachelor’s degree
- PhD degree applicants: must have completed a master’s degree
- Applicants must have a strong academic background
- Get a medical fitness certificate
- Police clearance certificate
Language Requirement
Russian Taught Programmes:
- Knowledge of the Russian language
OR
- Willing to undertake a one-year Russian Language preparatory course
English Taught Programmes:
- Proficiency in the English language
Required Documents
- Applicant’s passport copy
- Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose/Motivation letter
- Medical fitness certificate
- Research Proposal (Applicable for PhD Candidates)
- Language Certificate (if applicable)
- 2 Recommendation Letter
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How to Apply for a Russian Government Scholarship?
Applicants meeting the required criteria need to submit their application online via the Education in Russia application portal. To apply and for more details, visit the official link mentioned below.
APPLY FOR RUSSIAN GOVT SCHOLARSHIP 2026-27
