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Khodorkovsky Scholarships

The Khodorkovsky Scholarships are specifically designed to support citizens of Russia who wish to undertake a second undergraduate or postgraduate academic programme of study at Durham University. It is the intention of the scholarship programme that Scholars make a meaningful contribution to the development of Russia and promote east/west understanding. The scholarships provide comprehensive support including full payment of annual tuition fees, an annual stipend for living costs (£20,780.00 for postgraduate students at 2025/26 UKRI rates, with undergraduate stipend to be confirmed), Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa application fees. Recipients should confirm that they hope to return to Russia for at least one year after completion of their studies, when circumstances arise making it appropriate for such return, to contribute to the development of Russia and promote east/west understanding. All eligible candidates will be considered for the scholarship, which covers the full duration of the academic programme.