Russian Studies Scholarships
Study Russian Language and Culture for In-Demand Jobs
Learning about the Russian language and culture at the university level would be a valuable experience to persons who see themselves working in the fields of education, journalism, law or business. Financial assistance is certainly available to help students reach their educational and career goals, whether they are interested in studying overseas, foreign students wanting an American education, or U.S. citizens pursuing a degree in their home country.
Scholarship Programs
Florida State University, Department of Modern Languages and LinguisticsThe Ada Belle Winthrop-King Russian Summer Semester Scholarship offers FSU students the opportunity to spend a six-week period living and studying in Russia. They will use the $6,500 in scholarship funds to pay for travel expenses, tuition, books, and accommodation in the dormitory at Moscow State University. Recipients of this scholarship will be able to increase their fluency in spoken Russian as well as experience Russian culture up close and personal.
University of Kentucky, Division of Russian and Eastern StudiesA maximum of two students who would like to participate in programs sponsored by UK but who require financial assistance to do so will receive help from the Russian and Eastern Studies Study Abroad Scholarship. Financial need must be demonstrated and an overall GPA of at least 3.2 and a minimum of 3.5 in the student’s major area of study is required to be considered. The monies received will be a minimum of $500 and can be used toward travel expenses or tuition.
Beloit College, Wisconsin, Center for Language StudiesU.S. citizens studying at either the undergraduate or graduate levels at Beloit College who have met the prerequisites to enrol in either third- or fourth-year Russian courses can apply for the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Russian Scholarship, worth $2,500. In addition to the application form, a personal essay, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by those wishing to be considered for this source of funding.
Miami University, OhioStudents from outside the United States interested in pursuing a degree in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies are invited to apply for one of the International Education Scholarships available from Miami University. Scholarships are merit-based and renewable. Those selected will receive up to $10,000 per year.
The College of St. Scholastica, MinnesotaThe College offers international students, including Russian majors, who can demonstrate financial need along with academic ability 50% tuition scholarships. Those who require even more assistance can apply for one of the special scholarships set aside for the purpose of providing financial aid to students who would not be able to afford to study in the U.S. otherwise.
International students of Polish descent are eligible to apply for full scholarships from the Wasie Foundation. Interested persons must first apply and be accepted to St. Scholastica. After acceptance to the College, the candidate can then apply for the Wasie scholarship through the College.
National Flagship Language Program FellowshipThe program is open to citizens of the United States who have gained some knowledge of the Russian language; individuals already working for the government are not eligible to apply for this fellowship. Funds are provided to enable those who have already obtained a Bachelor’s Degree to participate in the two-year National Flagship Language Program. Tuition fees, health insurance, and travel expenses are covered, and a stipend is paid for living expenses.
The first year of the program will be spent in the U.S.; during the second year, participants will live overseas in an immersion situation. On completion of the program, recipients are required to provide service to the government for a minimum of two years, employed by one of the following government departments: State, Homeland Security, or Defense. Optional employment is somewhere in the Intelligence Community.
Portland State University, Friends of Russian Culture ScholarshipBoth high school juniors and seniors, along with PSU students enrolled in the Heritage Russian studies program are invited to apply for a $250.00, per term, scholarship. This amount will be used as a partial tuition reimbursement.
Applicants attending high school are required to have obtained a GPA of 3.0 or higher; in the case of PSU students, the GPA must be at least 2.75. In addition, interested persons will submit an official transcript, a letter of recommendation from an instructor, and a personal statement indicating the individual’s familiarity with the Russian language, their educational goals, how the scholarship funds will be of assistance, and how they will use their study of the Russian language and culture to benefit their community.
