Programs and Funding for Study in Russia

[Josh Wilson]

The following is a brief list of some programs and funding available to
students hoping to study in Russia. It focuses on Summer Programs.

 

- Scholarships for Study Abroad in Russia - The School of Russian and Asian
Studies maintains a large list of specific grants and funding for study
abroad in Russia. It is updated monthly. Those interested in receiving
monthly updates, as well as free articles, interviews, resources, teaching
materials and more should subscribe to The SRAS Newsletter.

 

Scholarships: http://www.sras.org/news2.phtml?m=842

SRAS Newsletter: http://www.sras.org/newsletter.phtml

Subscriptions: http://www.sras.org/contact.phtml 

 

- Work Study - 

 

A new work-study program in Russia offers students based in Moscow the
opportunity to earn 300 USD per month while gaining experience in
researching abroad, professional writing and editing, and managing projects
in a Russian office. It is flexible enough to allow even beginner students
of Russian to participate! 

More info: http://www.sras.org/news2.phtml?m=438

 

- Grants - 

 

SRAS Research Grants offer students $1000 for their efforts to conduct
graduate or upperclassman research in Russia. Charles Braver Language
Exploration Grants offer $500 for students to study Russian in Russia. 

More info: http://www.sras.org/program.phtml?m=128 

 

- Kyrgyz Summer Adventure - 

 

The Kyrgyz Summer Adventure Program combines three weeks of intensive
Russian or Kyrgyz language study in Bishkek and one week of horse-trekking.

There is ample time to practice your conversational skills during the trek!

More info: http://www.sras.org/sub_program.phtml?m=147 

 

- The Arts in Russia - 

 

The Arts in Russia is an excursion-based course that teaches art history
through the collections of the most famous museums in St. Petersburg and the
architecture of Petersburg itself. Students wishing to practice studio art
in the Hermitage galleries and/or studios of the Hermitage Youth Center, may
request additional elective courses. 

More info: http://www.sras.org/sub_program.phtml?m=97

 

- Russian Studies Summer - 

 

Session I is an intensive, five-week program focused on delivering a broad
understanding of this part of the world - its history, language, culture,
and politics. Session II provides a deeper look at domestic politics,
international relations, the economy, and social issues. 

More info: http://www.sras.org/sub_program.phtml?m=152 

 

- Intensive Russian Summer - 

 

With 125 contact hours packed into just five weeks, this is one of the most
intensive programs available anywhere. The program is designed to help the
student prepare for taking the TORFL (Level 1 or 2). 

More info: http://www.sras.org/sub_program.phtml?m=153 

 

Those with questions on any of these programs should feel free to contact
me!

 

Josh Wilson

Asst. Director

The School of Russian and Asian Studies

Editor-in-Chief

Vestnik, The Journal of Russian and Asian Studies 
www.sras.org 
jwilson at sras.org


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