The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project is an international competition that allows foreign students to pursue undergraduate (Bachelor’s) studies at top Russian universities. Winners of the Bachelor’s track receive fully funded tuition, with programs available in Russian or English (depending on the university). Fields of study include engineering, computer science, business, natural sciences, Medicine and more.
Note:After the profile evaluation, the scholarship's successful applicants will move to the Second Stage, which is a supervised online exam.
The exam will test your knowledge from high school subjects in your chosen field (for example: math, physics, computer science, or other relevant subjects).
The exam is conducted remotely under supervision, so you will need to use a computer with a webcam.
A passport or valid national ID must be shown for verification before starting.
The results of this exam will decide whether you are selected as a winner or runner-up.
Benefits
Key Benefits of the Open Doors Scholarship (Bachelor’s Track):
Full Tuition Coverage – 100% of academic expenses are waived.
Monthly Stipend – financial support during studies (varies by university).
Preparatory Year (if needed) – one year of intensive Russian language training before the degree program.
Fully Funded Opportunity – comprehensive benefits ensure international students can focus on their studies without financial stress.
Requirements
National ID, Applicant Photo, Passport Copy, Field of Study and Extracurricular Activities
Recommendation Letters: 1
Statement of Purpose Required
Everyone can apply for This scholarship
Age Requirements:
Between 16 and 23 years
Students do not need any English or Russian language certificate.
However, students participating in this scholarship should have a basic level of English or Russian during the interview.
The questions will be asked in English or Russian