Scholarship
Russian Government Scholarship (Open Doors Scholarship)
The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project allows talented international students to enroll in master's and doctoral programs in Russia tuition-free. The program is conducted in Russian and English and covers a wide range of academic disciplines.
About this scholarship
Russian Government Scholarship (Open Doors Scholarship) is offered by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition waiver, provided as full tuition support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition waiver. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree for master's programs or a master's degree for doctoral programs.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-11-20. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
- Award
- Full tuition waiver
- Funding type
- full tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-11-20
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20