Russia Grants 855 Scholarships to Vietnam Citizens in 2016

The Russian government will grant 855 scholarships to Vietnamese students in the category of university degree, masters, PhD and trainees, state media reported. Accordingly, the undergraduate degree takes from four to five years, master degree two years, PhD take from three to four years, excluding the pre-university course). The Specialized internship program takes from three to twelve months. The Russian Government will offer school fees and accommodation while Vietnamese Government will give a return ticket and cover visa registration, travel, and medical fees, as well as monthly subsistence allowances. It is necessary for all candidates to undergo the medical examination and a certificate indicating that their health permits them to stay in the Russian climate. Application deadline is May 5. The grant is within the framework of the education cooperation agreement between the two countries. (vietnamplus.vn Mar 30, baochinhphu.vn Mar 29)