Dept of Higher Education: RUSSIAN Government Scholarships 2018 / 2019 in SA
Dept of Higher Education and Training / RUSSIAN Government
invites qualifying students to apply for Scholarship Programme
2018/19 academic year
Scholarship application deadline is 12
February 2018
Scholarship provider: Dept of Higher Education
and Training / RUSSIAN Government
Programme outline
The scholarship may be awarded for undergraduate (Bachelors) in
the identified scarce skills or postgraduate (Masters or PhD).
Most programmes are taught in the Russian language and
applicants with no command of Russian are required to take the
language preparatory course for one year before pursuing major
studies. Only after passing the examinations of the college
preparatory course can they start their degree studies.
The Department of Higher Education and Training is responsible
for nominations for this scholarship.
Degree level
Master’s
Bachelor’s
PhD
Deadlines
Applications can only be submitted by email on
[email protected] and
must reach the DHET by the deadline of 12 February 2018.
Who can apply?
South African citizens in good health (medical test will be
required for successful applicants);
Have a strong academic record with a minimum 65% average in
previous studies;
Be available to study in Russia from September 2018;
Demonstrate interest in Russia and commitment to the
development of South Africa;
Applications in all fields of study expect medicine will be
considered;
Preference will be given to postgraduate applicants,
previously disadvantaged applicants and applicants in the
following fields;
Biotechnology
Environment and Climate change
Engineering sciences
Maritime Studies
Natural and physical sciences
Nuclear and renewable energy
Space science and technology
Statistics
Telecommunication
All students must meet the minimum academic requirements for
entry into a similar programme at a South African
university.
Language of Instruction
MOST programmes are taught through the Russian
language medium.
Applicants with no command of Russian are required to take
the college preparatory courses for one year before pursuing
major studies.
Only after passing the examinations of the college
preparatory course can they start their university studies.
Some Russian higher education institutions may conduct
programmes in English.
Institutions and Programmes
Applicants are required to do their own research into
available programmes, institutions and programme-specific
entrance criteria.
Details on available programs can be found on www.russia.study/en
Applicants are also encouraged to apply to their
university of choice in Russia.
Studies must be completed within the duration of the
scholarship.
Scholarship Conditions
The Russian Government provides the following:
Registration and tuition fees
Accommodation subsidy (shared accommodation only)
Limited monthly stipend (depending on academic
performance)
The South African Government provides the following (subject
to the availability of funds):
One return economy airfare
Monthly stipend equivalent to R7,000
Once-off settlement allowance equivalent to R2,500
Successful scholarship applicants will be required to sign a
contract and return to South Africa upon completion of
studies.
Only students who are not receiving a salary or funding from
an employer during their studies will be eligible to receive
a stipend from the Department.
How to apply
Complete the DHET application form and email it with all
supporting documents to
[email protected] by 12
February 2018.
Applicants must indicate one academic programme and three
preferred institutions, based on the list provided at
www.russia.study/en
Supporting Documents Checklist
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Note:
Do not submit CVs, ID documents or any other
documents not requested.
Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Enquiries:
[email protected]
All applications received by the DHET will be acknowledged
by email within 2 working days (after 2 January 2018).
Please follow up if you do not receive an email
acknowledgement.
The DHET is unable to consider any applications that are
not received by 12 February 2018 or are incomplete.
Review process
Applicants are required to complete the DHET application
form and email it with all supporting documents to
[email protected] by 12 February
2018.
All PhD applicants must identify and make contact with a
supervisor at their university of choice and submit proof
of this engagement with application form.
Stage one:
All
applications will be screened based on meeting the minimum
requirements for eligibility for the scholarship.
Stage two:
Applications that pass Stage 1 will be submitted to
independent reviewers from 15 to 26 February 2018 for
shortlisting.
Stage three:
Applicants who pass Stage 2
will be invited to attend an interview from 5 March to 7
March 2018.
Stage
four:
Nominated candidates will be informed that they have been
nominated for the scholarship and will be requested to
complete an online application.
Nominated candidates may be given a limited amount of time
to submit further documents. These documents include
medical tests, and/or academic assessments. Institutions in
the host country may also require online or telephone
interviews. You will be advised accordingly.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
Unfortunately individual explanations cannot be provided to
unsuccessful applicants.
Successful candidates will be be required to attend an
orientation in Pretoria from 13 – 16 August 2018.
Orientation is meant to assist successful candidates with
preparation for departure and provide necessary
information.
Documents and links
DHET application form
UNDERGRADUATE applicants
DHET application form
POSTGRADUTE applications
Institutions and
programmes
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