The Open Doors Scholarship offers students the opportunity to study in Russia for free during the 2024-2025 academic year. This fully funded scholarship is available for admission into Russian state universities. Below are the details for applying to the Open Doors 2025 Scholarship.
Open Doors scholarship details
- Country: Russia
- Cities: Varies based on the university you apply to.
- Granting Body: Open Doors Foundation
- Scholarship Name: Open Doors Olympiad: Russian Scholarship Project
Scholarship Overview
The international Open Doors Olympiad is now in its 8th edition. Depending on the chosen field, winners will have the opportunity to enroll for free in either master’s or doctoral programs at their selected university. Additionally, those pursuing post-doctoral tracks can obtain a research position in one of the proposed projects.
Ph.D. track winners will choose a future research supervisor and undergo an interview during the Olympiad. Similarly, post-doctoral candidates will be interviewed by research project leaders.
This year, 14 fields of study are available, the same as last year. Students from any country worldwide, including permanent residents abroad, can participate. The Olympiad and additional university education can be conducted in Russian or English.
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Eligible Countries
Applicants from the following regions are eligible:
- UAE, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, and all other countries around the world.
Academic Levels
- Master’s
- Ph.D.
Participating Universities
Applicants can choose from 21 participating Russian state universities. You can view the full list of universities https://od.globaluni.ru/#universities.
Funding and Benefits
Selected students will receive:
- Full registration fee coverage.
- Free tuition.
- A free preparatory year to learn the Russian language.
- Monthly stipend.
- Free accommodation.
- Opportunity for part-time work during studies.
Available Fields of Study
There are multiple fields available for application. Check the full list of specializations here.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following
- Educational certificates and transcripts.
- A passport-sized photo with a white background.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A motivation letter .
- A CV.
- A copy of a valid passport.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants from any country are eligible.
- A valid passport copy is required.
- Bachelor’s degree holders can apply for the master’s program.
- Master’s degree holders can apply for the doctoral program.
How to Apply for the Open Doors 2025 Scholarship in Russia
- Register and apply directly for the scholarship through the official platform here.
Application Timeline
- Application deadline: November 20, 2024
- First round results: December 2, 2024
- Second round results: January 10, 2025
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to study in Russia for free!