Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project 2025
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project 2025, organized by the Global Universities Association, is a prestigious international competition designed to offer foreign students the invaluable opportunity to pursue higher education in Russia with tuition-free study. This competitive program aims to attract talented individuals worldwide.
The scholarship is awarded across four distinct academic tracks:
• Bachelor’s Track
• Master’s Track
• Doctoral Track (equivalent to PhD)
• Postdoctoral Track
Winners of the Open Doors scholarship are granted eligibility to study or work at leading Russian universities under the Government Quota. For participants in the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral tracks, the award covers full tuition fees, funded directly by the Russian government. Postdoctoral participants receive an award that includes employment as a researcher at one of the organizing universities, offering a unique professional development opportunity.
The application window for this project is from September 1, 2025, with a strict deadline of November 16, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship offers opportunities across four academic levels, each with specific age and prior education requirements. Please refer to the detailed eligibility criteria for each track below to determine your suitability for a specific program.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to prepare and submit the following documents to support their application:
• Valid passport: A current and unexpired passport is essential for identification and travel purposes.
• Academic transcripts and certificates: Official records of your previous academic achievements, including degrees and diplomas from all relevant educational institutions.
• Portfolio: This should include relevant academic work, publications, or research proposals. For doctoral and postdoctoral applicants, a detailed research proposal outlining your intended study is particularly important.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): A comprehensive resume detailing your educational background, work experience, research, and any other relevant accomplishments.
• Identity verification documents: Additional documents may be required to confirm your identity as part of the application process.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project by following these steps:
1. Access the application portal: Begin by navigating to the "Apply Now" button on the official website.
2. Register or Log In:
• If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and accurately fill in all the required registration details. This typically includes personal information and contact details.
• If you are already registered from a previous interaction, proceed to log in using your Gmail account, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. Initiate Application: Once logged in to the application portal, scroll down the page and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to start your scholarship application.
4. Complete Application Form: Fill in all the necessary details accurately in the online application form. Ensure all information provided is consistent with your supporting documents.
5. Submit Registration: After completing the form and reviewing all entries for accuracy, click on the ‘Register’ button to formally submit your application for consideration.
Scholarship Categories
Bachelor’s Track
Eligibility Requirements
For the Bachelor’s Track, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Age: Be aged between 16 and 23 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must not currently hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from any institution.
• Education Level: Must have completed, or be in the process of completing, secondary education that qualifies them for admission to higher education institutions in their home country or Russia.
sub2_name: Master’s Track
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For the Master’s Track, applicants must fulfill these requirements:
• Age: Be aged between 20 and 33 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must not currently hold a master’s degree from any institution.
• Education Level: Must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
sub3_name: Doctoral Track
sub3_eligibility:
For the Doctoral Track, applicants are required to meet the following:
• Age: Be aged between 22 and 35 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must not currently hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from any institution.
• Education Level: Must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a master’s or specialist’s degree from a recognized institution.
sub4_name: Postdoctoral Track
sub4_eligibility:
For the Postdoctoral Track, applicants must satisfy these conditions:
• Age: Be aged between 24 and 39 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must already hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Master’s Track
Eligibility Requirements
For the Master’s Track, applicants must fulfill these requirements:
• Age: Be aged between 20 and 33 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must not currently hold a master’s degree from any institution.
• Education Level: Must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
sub3_name: Doctoral Track
sub3_eligibility:
For the Doctoral Track, applicants are required to meet the following:
• Age: Be aged between 22 and 35 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must not currently hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from any institution.
• Education Level: Must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a master’s or specialist’s degree from a recognized institution.
sub4_name: Postdoctoral Track
sub4_eligibility:
For the Postdoctoral Track, applicants must satisfy these conditions:
• Age: Be aged between 24 and 39 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must already hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Doctoral Track
Eligibility Requirements
For the Doctoral Track, applicants are required to meet the following:
• Age: Be aged between 22 and 35 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must not currently hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from any institution.
• Education Level: Must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a master’s or specialist’s degree from a recognized institution.
sub4_name: Postdoctoral Track
sub4_eligibility:
For the Postdoctoral Track, applicants must satisfy these conditions:
• Age: Be aged between 24 and 39 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must already hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Postdoctoral Track
Eligibility Requirements
For the Postdoctoral Track, applicants must satisfy these conditions:
• Age: Be aged between 24 and 39 years at the time of registration for the scholarship project.
• Degree Status: Must already hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.