Free tuition at Russian state universities for international students.
Tuition waiver at Russian state universities, monthly stipend. Application via Nigerian Embassy in Moscow. 15,000+ scholarships allocated worldwide with significant African allocation.
Nigerian citizen, secondary school certificate or higher
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Russian Government Scholarship. Nigerian citizen, secondary school certificate or higher
The Russian Government Scholarship provides: Full tuition + monthly stipend. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Feb-Nov 2027. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://education-in-russia.com/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a free tuition opportunity for Bachelors / Masters / PhD candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.