RUSSIA: Russian Government’s Scholarships for South Africans 2024
Bursary Description
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.
The Department will also consider applications from existing Russian Government Scholarship holders who would like to apply for DHET scholarship support. Please note that existing scholarship holders will also have to meet the minimum eligibility requirements as stated below in order to be considered for DHET support.
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
NEW APPLICANTS:
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.
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS:
If you are an existing Russian Government Scholarship holder and you would like to apply for the DHET support, please submit the DHET application form with supporting documents listed below to
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DHET SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
- South African citizens in good health;
- Have a strong academic record:
- Bachelor’s applicants require a minimum average of 70% in their NSC (excluding Life Orientation);
- Postgraduate applications should have performed well in their previous studies with a minimum 65% average mark achieved in their previous studies;
- Meet the minimum academic requirement for entry into a similar programme at a Russian university
- Available and eligible to study in Russia from September 2024;
- Meet the entry criteria for their selected programme in Russia;
- An interest in studying in Russia and demonstrated commitment to the development of South Africa;
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
DOCUMENTS
Note
Please note this scholarship is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided regarding the scholarship, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training other than stated above.
