Skoltech MSc Fellowship for International Applicants in Russia, 2014

Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology is inviting applications for MSc fellowship. For every admitted MSc student, Skoltech will provide an internationally competitive fellowship including a tuition waiver, subsidized housing, an assistantship and medical insurance. Both Russian and international students are eligible to apply for this fellowship. The online applications will be accepted till late January 2014.

Study Subject (s): Fellowship is provided for MSc programs in Information Science and Technology, Energy Science & Technology and Biomedical Science and Technology. Programs in Nuclear Science and Technology as well as Space Science and Technology are expected to be launched in the near future.
 

Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.

Scholarship Provider: Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

Scholarship can be taken at: Russia

Eligibility: Skoltech encourages students from Russia and around the world to apply. Applications are welcomed from students in the last year of their undergraduate program or who have attained a higher degree (BS, BSc, BA, or higher). Applicants must have received a degree in engineering, mathematics, applied sciences, physics, chemistry, biology or related fields; have achieved an outstanding academic record at the undergraduate level and demonstrated English proficiency.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for the fellowship.

Scholarship Description: Skoltech is an institution with a global reach and an international community of faculty, students, and staff. We encourage top science and engineering students from all over the world to consider applying to Skoltech. About 15-20% of Skoltech students are non-Russian citizens, a number that is expected to increase as Skoltech grows to capacity of about 500 M.Sc. students and 700 Ph.D. students.

What does it cover? For every admitted M.Sc. Student, Skoltech will provide an internationally competitive fellowship, including a tuition waiver, subsidized housing, an assistantship, and medical insurance.

Notification: Selection Weekends will be held in March 2014.

How to Apply: Admission to Skoltech is a competitive two-stage process. In the first stage, prospective students submit an online application, including information on:
-Educational background
-Official transcripts
-Personal statement
-Letters of recommendation,
-Results of an official English-language test (TOEFL or IELTS)

Scholarship Application Deadline: The online application for the next round of M.Sc. programs will be available from early August 2013 until late January 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application