Durham University has announced the Khodorkovsky Scholarships program for the talented students. The funding program is designed for the academic year 2026/2027.

Applicants must be citizens of Russia and ordinarily resident in the Russian Federation. They should hold a first degree from a Russian university, be assessed as Overseas fee-paying students, and demonstrate outstanding academic merit. Candidates must intend to return to Russia after their studies to contribute to its development and promote east/west understanding.

Durham University is one of the United Kingdom’s leading institutions, renowned for its academic excellence, historic heritage, and vibrant collegiate community. Founded in 1832, it consistently ranks among the top universities globally and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. Located in the beautiful city of Durham, the university offers world-class teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, fostering innovation, leadership, and global engagement among its students.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Durham University

• Department: All academic departments

• Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, and Postgraduate Research

• Award: Full tuition fees, annual living stipend, visa and health surcharge coverage

• Access Mode: Online application for admission (no separate scholarship form)

• Number of Awards: All eligible candidates will be considered

• Nationality: Russian citizens

• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Russia

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any in-person academic degree programme offered by Durham University.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of Russia and ordinarily resident in the Russian Federation.

  • Have completed a first degree at a Russian university in any subject.

  • Be assessed for Overseas tuition fees by Durham University.

  • Demonstrate exceptional academic merit or potential.

  • Intend to return to Russia after studies to contribute to its development and promote east/west understanding.

  • Apply for a full-time, in-person programme (online programmes are not eligible).

  • Have received an offer of admission by 31 March 2026 for entry in October 2026.

  • Note: Deferral of the scholarship is not permitted.

How to Apply

Apply for admission to an eligible academic programme at Durham University through the official undergraduate or postgraduate application portals.

Apply for an academic programme

• There is no separate scholarship application.

• Eligible applicants who have received an offer by 31 March 2026 will be contacted by the university to confirm interest in being considered for the scholarship.

• Scholarship decisions will be communicated by mid-May 2026.

• Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) changes in Government policy or change of law. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the University’s website any person wishing to clarify the details of a particular scholarship/s should contact the University at [email protected].

Benefits

• Full payment of annual tuition fees

• Postgraduate stipend: £20,780 per year (UKRI rates 2025/26)

• Undergraduate stipend: To be confirmed

• Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa application fee (standard rates)

• Funding duration matches the length of the academic programme.

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