Apply to Contest for 100 Russian Government Scholarships

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambian nationals that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for One Hundred (100) scholarships under the Russian Government Scholarship Scheme for the 2016/2017 Academic Year. 

Available are Undergraduate and Masters studies in the following fields: 02.03.03 Software and Administration of Information Systems, 05.03.04 Hydrometeorology, 07.03.01 Architecture, 19.03.01 Biotechnology, 20.03.02 Environmental Engineering and Water Consumption, 35.03.06 Agro-engineering, 38.03.01 Economics, 21.05.04 Mining, 30.05.02 Medical Biophysics, 31.05.01 General Medicine, 33.05.01 Pharmacy 

ELIGIBILITY Applicants should: 

» Be Zambian citizens with Green National Registration Cards (NRC); 

» Be School Leavers who completed Grade 12 in 2013, 2014 and 2015 (for undergraduate); 

» Have Grades 1-4 in English, Mathematics and subjects relevant to the intended course of study; 

» Have a First Degree obtained from the Russian Federation (for Masters); 

» Be of maximum age of 24 years for undergraduates and 34 years for masters by September 2016. 

CONDITIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP 

Candidates should meet own cost towards: 

(i) Expenses to and from the Airport; 

(ii) Any short fall not adequately covered by the scholarship. 

This is dependent on the programme to be pursued, however, all undergraduate programmes include 1 year of Russian language (5 to 7 years) for undergraduates and masters 3 years. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

» Applicants should submit: 

» A typed application letter responding to the advert, clearly stating the field of study desired, age and phone number for easy communication; 

» Curriculum Vitae, Certified Photocopies of Educational Certificates, Transcript/Statement of results, NRC, eight (8) colour passport size photos and colour photo copy of pages 2 and 3 of the passport; 

» A study plan or synopsis of summarized details of the preferred course and how the intended course of study will enhance one’s contribution to Zambia’s development (200 words for undergraduates and 400 words for Masters. 

It is a requirement by the host country that all nominated candidates undergo comprehensive medical examinations including the HIV test. 

Nominated candidates must note that last-minute withdrawals will attract serious sanctions from the Committee which may include being blacklisted. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL 2016 RUSSIAN SCHOLARSHIP ADVERTISEMENT ISSUED BY THE BURSARIES COMMITTEE. THOSE WHO RESPONDED TO THE FAKE ADVERTISEMENT WHICH WAS CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA EARLIER WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS RESPONDING TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT. 

Applications should be addressed to: or Hand delivered to: 

The Secretary 

Room 21 (Registry) 

Los Angeles Boulevard, 

Longacres 

LUSAKA

P.O. Box 50464 

Bursaries Committee 

Maxwell House, Annex Building 

LUSAKA 

Closing date: Friday 15th April 2016 For any clarification, contact us on telephone: +260 -211-250726, Lusaka. 

Note: 

i. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Any applicant who would not hear from us by 31st May 2016 should consider his/her application unsuccessful. 

ii. Students currently on Government sponsorship at UNZA or CBU should not apply. 

iii. Applicants should apply only in one field of study.