Scholarship
Russian Government Scholarship (Quota)

The Government of the Russian Federation annually provides 15,000 places for free education of foreign citizens. Competitive selection is organized by representations of Rossotrudnichestvo in different countries worldwide.
About this scholarship
Russian Government Scholarship (Quota) is offered by Government of the Russian Federation / Rossotrudnichestvo for study in Russia at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. The award is valued at Full tuition coverage, 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 coverage. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Foreign citizens, stateless persons, and compatriots living abroad.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-01-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master, phd and diploma
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
- Government of the Russian Federation / Rossotrudnichestvo
- Study destination
- Russia
- Award
- Full tuition coverage
- Funding type
- full tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd and diploma
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-01-01
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22

