/ world today news/ Bulgarians will be able to study for free and choose from over 200 specialties
150 Bulgarian students will be able to receive a free education in over 1,000 Russian state and private higher education institutions during the 2015-2016 academic year, it became clear at a press conference at the Russian Cultural and Information Center in Sofia yesterday. Scholarships are awarded for educational and qualification degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate, doctoral, internship and additional professional education (qualification improvement). In addition to free education, Bulgarians receive medical insurance, financial support, equal rights to a dormitory with all other Russian students, and from this year they will also have the opportunity to work. The program is of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and is implemented through the federal agency of Rossotrudnichestvo. Bulgarians will be able to choose from over 200 majors, including some of the most sought after such as economics, psychology, management, finance and informatics, said the director of the Russian Cultural and Information Center (RKIC) Viktor Bazhenov. He noted that starting this year, prospective students will be able to enroll in some completely new majors such as nanotechnology and biotechnology.
The director of RKIC recalled that in 2014 127 Bulgarians have entered Russian universities. Traditionally, the most preferred cities for continuing education remain Moscow and St. Petersburg, but he did not fail to note that other Russian universities also have a high rating. Application documents are accepted until March 20, 2015. in the Representation of the Russian Federation of the Republic of Bulgaria in RKIC (Sofia, 34 Shipka St.) in the “Science and Education” department, room 212.
- In the photo: Robert Shestakov – representative of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation at the Russian Embassy in Bulgaria, Dr. Svetlana Sharenkova – chairman of the Forum “Bulgaria-Russia” and publisher of the newspapers “Zemya” and “Russia Today – Россия сегодня”. Viktor Bazhenov – director of the Russian Cultural and Information Center (RKIC) and Kosta Peev, head of the “education and science” department at the RKIC
#Russia #grants #scholarships #Bulgarians #universities
What are the benefits of the new scholarship program for Bulgarian students interested in studying in Russia?
Guest 1: Robert Shestakov – representative of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation at the Russian Embassy in Bulgaria
Guest 2: Dr. Svetlana Sharenkova – chairman of the Forum “Bulgaria-Russia” and publisher of the newspapers “Zemya” and “Russia Today – Россия сегодня”
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today. To start off, could you tell us a bit about the new scholarship program launched by the Ministry of Education in Russia for Bulgarian students?
Guest 1: Yes, the new program aims to grant scholarships to 150 Bulgarian students to study in Russia for free in various fields. It’s a part of the larger initiative by the Russian government to promote educational and cultural exchange between our countries. We believe that this will help strengthen the ties between Russia and Bulgaria, and provide Bulgarian students with an excellent opportunity to receive high-quality education in prestigious Russian institutions.
Interviewer: That’s fascinating. Could you elaborate on the specifics of the program? What are the terms and conditions for the scholarships?
Guest 2: Sure, the scholarships cover tuition fees, dormitory accommodation, medical insurance, and financial support for the students. They also provide equal rights to all Russian students, including access to all academic facilities and clubs. The students can choose from over 200 majors, which is quite impressive, and includes some of the most sought-after fields like economics, psychology, management, finance, and informatics. Additionally, new majors like nanotechnology and biotechnology are being introduced this year.
Interviewer: That’s indeed a fantastic offer. Could you talk about the application process for the scholarships? What documents are required and how can interested students apply?
Guest 1: The application process is quite simple. Interested students can visit the Representation of the Russian Federation of the Republic of Bulgaria in RKIC (Sofia, 34 Shipka St.) in the “Science and Education” department, room 212. The deadline for submitting the documents is on March 20, 2015. The required documents include high school dipl