Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project 2026 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD
Host Country
Russia
Offered By
Russian government and its Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Programs
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Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Scholarship Category
Full Funding
Scholarship Type
Government
Application Deadline
November 16, 2025 (Past Deadline)

The Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project is a competitive initiative by the Global Universities Association in cooperation with the Russian government to grant international students access to tuition‑free degree programs at Russian universities. It spans bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and post‑doctoral tracks, and is held fully online as an Olympiad-style competition.
A key feature is the “streamlined one‑stop” admission to prominent member universities, including the possibility of a year of Russian language preparation for those studying in Russian.

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Coverage

This scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Full Tuition
  • Monthly Stipend (varies depending on the institution)

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s track: Ages 16–23, no prior Bachelor’s or higher degree, and completing or have completed secondary education
  • Master’s track: Ages 20–33, no prior Master’s or Specialist’s degree, and completing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree
  • Doctoral track: Ages 22–35, no prior Doctoral degree, and completing or have completed a Specialist’s or Master’s degree

Please refer to the Eligibility Page for detailed information on the eligibility requirements for the Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project.

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Application Process

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project.

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Application Requirements:

To begin your application for Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project, you'll need to prepare and submit the following documents:

  • Portfolio

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Application Procedure:

To apply for Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project, please follow these steps:

  1. Create a participant account
  2. Register online

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project.

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Here are the application deadlines for Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project:

  • Scholarship Application Deadline: November 16, 2025

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Official Page

With the help of Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project, you’ll surely be able to support your studies abroad! To learn more about Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project, and its coverage, application process and deadlines, make sure to visit their official page!

Official Scholarship Page

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"Government of the Russian Federation Scholarship (Open Door Project) – This full scholarship included tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and living expenses"

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Master’s Scholarship Offer

— Felix Ayiera

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"Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project: This is the most prestigious scholarship program offered by the Russian Government. I successfully competed for and won this scholarship"

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Civil Engineering (Master’s)

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"It required submission of original and translated academic documents, a statement of purpose, and other necessary forms"

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Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Scholarship Recipients

Benjamin Labar

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Nigeria

Benjamin Labar from Nigeria earned his Master’s in Civil Infrastructure Engineering at Széchenyi István University in Hungary through the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship. A first-class graduate in Civil Engineering from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, he maintained a GPA above 4.5 throughout his studies and built strong expertise in structural design, geotechnical engineering, and seismic analysis, supported by technical skills in programming and modeling tools.

Read his story to see how academic excellence, well-prepared documents, and persistence helped him secure a fully funded scholarship and thrive in an international academic environment.

Felix Ayiera

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Kenya

Felix Ayiera from Kenya is pursuing a PhD in Food Science at the University of Alberta, Canada, funded through a Graduate Research Assistantship Fellowship. His research focuses on plasma nanobubble systems for biofilm inactivation, aiming to improve sanitation in the food industry, healthcare, and water systems. He holds a Bachelor’s in Food Science and Nutrition from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (First Class Honours) and a Master’s in Food Safety and Quality Engineering from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where he graduated with a GPA of 4.77/5.00 under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship. His academic path also includes industry experience and multiple scholarship awards, including the Pangea Network Scholarship for his undergraduate studies.

Read his journey and see how he earned these prestigious scholarships.

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