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Khodorkovsky Scholarships

The Khodorkovsky Scholarships are specifically designed to support citizens of Russia wishing to undertake a second degree 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 scholarship covers full payment of annual tuition fees, an annual stipend for living costs (UKRI rates 2025/26 £20,780.00 for postgraduate students), as well as Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa application fees. Eligible candidates must be Russian citizens ordinarily resident in Russia who have undertaken a first degree at a Russian university. 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 make a meaningful contribution to the development of Russia and promote east/west understanding. The scholarships are available for all in-person academic degree programmes at Durham University at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for students commencing in October 2026.