Education

RUSSIAN STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Citizens of the Republic of Kenya may apply for the Russian state scholarships to study at the Russian universities within the quota for international students annually provided by the Government of the Russian Federation. 

The application periods and deadlines are announced ahead of every intake through the Embassy's website and social media handles, including X, Telegram and Facebook.

Candidates should apply on the website https://education-in-russia.com/. 

To participate in the competitive selection each candidate needs to:

1. Register on the website https://education-in-russia.com/. 

2. Fill in the electronic application form and indicate: 

- family name, first name; 

- date of birth; 

- address of residence; 

- contact details; 

- passport data; 

- level of education you have got; 

- desired educational program; 

- desired educational organizations; 

- Russian language knowledge. 

3. Attach copies of the following documents: 

- application form signed by the candidate;

- valid passport; 

- education certificates; 

- candidates applying for PhD degree should also provide the research paper on the subject of a future study and, if available, a list of published scientific articles.

Selected candidates should, in the shortest possible time, additionally upload on https://education-in-russia.com/ copies of the following documents: 

- academic papers legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as by the Consular section of the Russian Embassy (a candidate should have an education certificate equivalent to the Russian certificate of secondary education); 

- Russian translation of the academic papers certified by the Consular section of the Russian Embassy; 

- medical certificate confirming that the applicant does not have any contraindications to study in Russia;

- HIV + AIDS +TB +HEP A/B/C negative certificates (with Russian translation) 

We further invite all those who are planning to study or are already pursuing their education in Russia to learn about the opportunity to obtain Temporary Residence Permits for Education Purposes.