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Under the program "Global Education"

I used to think the grant was for geniuses.

But my students are ordinary people, and now I regularly send them to study abroad, and at the expense of the state.

Polina Radchenko

sending students to study abroad

In 2014, the Government of the Russian Federation approved the Global Education scholarship program. The winners receive up to 2.76 million rubles for each year of study at the world's leading universities and for related expenses - accommodation, meals, textbooks.

To receive a grant under this program, you need to be a citizen of the Russian Federation, not have an outstanding criminal record and independently enter a foreign university. Fulfilled the conditions and passed the competition - received a grant. After graduation, you need to return to Russia and work for three years in your specialty. If fraud is discovered, they will be fined three times the amount of the grant.

2,76

million rubles - the maximum amount of the grant for the year

Algorithm for obtaining a grant:

1. Choose a university and specialty.
2. Submit documents and get enrolled.
3. Register on the site, fill out an application and attach scanned documents.
4. Get a grant, go to study and come back.

And who are you, exactly?

My name is Polina Radchenko, I am the regional head of an educational agency in Perm. For five years of work, dozens of students went to study in Canada, the USA, England, Europe, Australia with my help. I am officially introducing the Global Education program, where two of my students have already started their studies in Australia and several more are participating in the competition.

Choice of university and specialty

The grant program has 5 priority areas, 32 specialties, 288 universities in 32 countries. The government approved everything - see the official list on the website educationglobal.ru. You can get a grant for master's programs.

Complexity. There are many universities, many countries, it is difficult to understand them. And far from always “education abroad” is equal to quality education. Fortunately, government-approved universities are among the top 300 educational institutions in the world.

Advice. First, choose a specialty, and then look for which universities have it best represented. Pay attention to indicators: employment statistics after graduation and the role of the university in the scientific world.

Program operators benefit from three world university rankings:

To receive a grant, you need to choose a specialty strictly according to the list. The list does not include business, design and marketing, but you can find a related direction or other area.

Most often, universities require a bachelor's degree or a specialist in a related field for admission to a master's program. Sometimes this can be offset by experience in the field.

Example. My student Petr received a diploma in translation, but for three years he worked as a regional manager of an international company. His work experience made up for his lack of a management degree and he enrolled in a Social Management degree at an Australian university.

The main thing is to justify why you need this education. Why suddenly from a linguist to managers? There should be logic for the educational institution and the embassy. Here is how Peter justified his choice.

An excerpt from a letter from my student Peter to the embassy and the university

“...After receiving a diploma in translation, I helped my mother run a confectionery, and then became a regional director in a large international company. Throughout my experience of working with people, I have encountered various problems with my team, ranging from lack of motivation to simple human needs for care, material support, a strong and reliable defender.

As a leader, I cannot turn a blind eye to this and try to help everyone to the best of my ability. But unfortunately, sometimes stronger levers and support mechanisms are needed, because the well-being of our clients depends on the well-being of my work team. And those, in turn, bring this well-being to society, and so on, along the chain.

Now I am sure that my benefit to society should go beyond the restaurant and take on the scale of the city. I dream of working with citizens and the opportunity to help those who need protection and support from not only the leader, but the whole state. But I need to get an education in order to dive deeper into the social sphere and understand the mechanism of work from the inside.

I chose the University of New South Wales because…”

Submission of documents and admission

The list of documents and the conditions for enrolling in the program depend on the country, university and program.

Standard Documents:

1. Passport - if it expires soon, change it before submitting documents.
2. Diploma - the admission committee looks at the average score. But even if there are three in the diploma, you can still choose the right program - there are thousands of them.
3. Certificate of passing the language exam - depends on the language in which the training takes place. Look at your program's language proficiency requirements. The most popular English language exam is IELTS.

Additionally, they may be asked to provide a motivation letter, recommendations, resume, portfolio. Each university has its own rules. For creative professions, as a rule, they ask for a portfolio.

What are the risks

Risk. The applicant may not pass the language exam with the required score, and the grant plan will fail. My student was supposed to start studying in Australia in February 2017, but failed five times in English with the required score.

Advice. Start preparing for the exam as early as possible.

Risk. The university is taking too long to respond to your application. The decision to enroll a student is made by the admission committee of the university. There is no deadline for making a decision: student Peter was given admission a week after submitting the application, and Yulia - after 3 months.

Advice. Put in as much time as possible. You must receive an enrollment for the program and upload it to your personal account before the end of the competition.

The Global Education program is going through four competitive selections, two more are left. You can take part in any of them. Each selection has a deadline: you need to fill out a questionnaire and upload all documents before the end of the competitive selection. After that, the supervisory board will determine the winners. The list of names will be published approximately one month after the closing of the selection. And a month later, money is transferred to the winners.

In most cases, you will not be able to apply for a visa until you have paid the tuition deposit. A visa case in some countries is considered up to 4-6 weeks. To do everything, either pay at your own expense, or postpone the start of training. Some specialties have 2-4 sets per year, and you can start your studies not only in September, but also in February, May, July, October.

In my experience, the grant process takes a year. But if you have already passed the language exam, then you can do everything faster.

Risk. The university answers for a long time or is silent.

Advice. The Russian operator of the program has trained special agencies and educational centers. They help students for free. Agencies contact universities through their channels and help get a response faster. Therefore, if the educational agency has connections with the university of your choice, there is a chance to save time.

Risk. The university may delay with an invitation to study, and the deadline for submitting documents for a grant may end.

Advice. If you do not have time to submit documents in the current selection, transfer the application to the next set. When a new set starts, you will have a special button.

How to register and apply

If you are expelled from the university during your studies, you will have to pay a fine of triple the amount. But deductions abroad are rare. Usually, when a student does not pass a subject at a foreign university, he pays extra for re-passing the subject and passing a test or exam.

If you have chosen a study program more expensive than 2.76 million rubles, you will have to add your own money. The government cannot give you more than what is budgeted.

The program has no age limit. If you have already studied at a university in Russia and want to develop further, you can use this grant program no matter how old you are.

The program is suitable for all ages

If you have lived in Russia for 10, 20, 30 years but are not a citizen, you will not receive a grant.

The program operator requires unconditional admission from the university. You will not receive it until you provide the university with a diploma of higher education and a certificate of passing the language exam.

Carefully check your program and university for compliance with the program list. You will not be given a grant if the university or program is not on the approved list.

Who is in charge of the program

The Moscow School of Management Skolkovo is the official operator of the program. You can ask the school questions about the program, registration, universities. The Skolkovo School also holds events in different cities and on the Internet - follow them

Undoubtedly, the demand for financial support to study in the UK is greater than the supply. However, often all you need to get a scholarship is just to find out about it, and then the next step is to collect the necessary documents and send them on time. And, of course, it is better to do this before the start of your studies, because getting financial support for studying in the United Kingdom will be much more difficult if the academic year has already begun. Let's figure out how to get a grant to study in the UK.

Types of grants

International students can receive financial support to study in the UK in many ways. This may be assistance from the British government or programs offered by international charitable foundations and organizations. Some of them cover all expenses for education, accommodation and even flights, others - some part of the tuition fee, and some even represent a certain amount of money, regardless of the program and university you choose.

Let's see what types of grants exist.

British government scholarships

Basically, these are scholarships intended for countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Unfortunately, these scholarships are not available to us. However, there is also another UK government funded scholarship called Chevening.

Usually a Chevening grant is given for one year of study at a master's program in the UK. It covers the following expenses:

• tuition fees;
• living allowance;
• one-way economy class ticket;
• additional payments to cover other necessary expenses.

Non-Governmental Scholarships

Have you carefully researched government scholarships, and it turned out that you cannot qualify for any of them? Well, it doesn't matter - there are other ways to finance your studies that you can consider as a worthy alternative. First of all, these are scholarships provided by international charitable foundations and organizations.

• The Erasmus international student exchange program is the most famous of this list. The program provides financial support to both students and faculty. You must have heard from someone you know how great it is to go for one or two semesters to a university in another country. But students who participated in the Erasmus program are unlikely to tell you only about boring lectures and seminars. Most likely, most of their story will be stories about culture shock, new acquaintances, international parties and unforgettable experiences. And it's great!
• The Royal Society is a scholarship to study in the United Kingdom provided by the Royal Society. These grants are for postdoctoral fellows who wish to continue their research in the UK.
• The CastleSmart Scholarship, provided by the real estate agency of the same name, is quite an interesting grant. Unlike other programs that require you to write an essay and provide a set of documents, CastleSmart Scholarship candidates must record a video and talk about their career plans and studies in it. Pretty unusual, don't you agree?

Grants provided by universities

If you have already decided which discipline you want to study and in which educational institution of the country, then this type of grant is ideal for you. Many universities offer scholarships for international students and some of the UK top university scholarships are very famous. For example, the Rhodes Scholarship for studying at Oxford, as well as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, are considered very prestigious.

All you need to do to get this type of financial aid is to look at the website of the university where you plan to apply and find the section on grants and scholarships. There you will find a complete list of documents and requirements for students applying for a grant. And if you still have any questions, you can contact the university administration and clarify the points that interest you.

How to get a grant to study in the UK?

So, you have decided on the type of grant that you are interested in. What will be your next steps?

• First, carefully study all the brochures on the website of the scholarship program, as well as the requirements for candidates.
• Prepare all the necessary documents in advance. Carefully study the list: perhaps you are encountering some documents for the first time. In addition to a standard grade sheet and a certificate of graduation from an educational institution, you may need letters of recommendation, a motivation letter, and sometimes even a video.
• Pay special attention to deadlines. It is better to do everything necessary in advance: this is not at all the case when everything can be postponed until the last evening.
• We send documents and wait for the results!

Good luck in getting the most prestigious education!

Undoubtedly, the demand for financial support to study in the UK is greater than the supply. However, often all you need to get a scholarship is just to find out about it, and then the next step is to collect the necessary documents and send them on time. And, of course, it is better to do this before the start of your studies, because getting financial support for studying in the United Kingdom will be much more difficult if the academic year has already begun. Let's figure out how to get a grant to study in the UK.

Types of grants

International students can receive financial support to study in the UK in many ways. This may be assistance from the British government or programs offered by international charitable foundations and organizations. Some of them cover all expenses for education, accommodation and even flights, others cover some part of the tuition fee, and some even represent a certain amount of money, regardless of the program and university you choose.

Let's see what types of grants exist.

British government scholarships

Basically, these are scholarships intended for countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Unfortunately, these scholarships are not available to us. However, there is another scholarship funded by the United Kingdom government - Chevening.

Usually a Chevening grant is given for one year of study at a master's program in the UK. It covers the following expenses:

• tuition fees;
• living allowance;
• one-way economy class ticket;
• additional payments to cover other necessary expenses.

Non-Governmental Scholarships

Have you carefully researched government scholarships, and it turned out that you cannot qualify for any of them? Well, it doesn't matter - there are other ways to finance your studies that you can consider as a worthy alternative. First of all, these are scholarships provided by international charitable foundations and organizations.

• The Erasmus international student exchange program is the most famous of this list. The program provides financial support to both students and faculty. You must have heard from someone you know how great it is to go for one or two semesters to a university in another country. But students who participated in the Erasmus program are unlikely to tell you only about boring lectures and seminars. Most likely, most of their story will be stories about culture shock, new acquaintances, international parties and unforgettable experiences. And that's great too!
• The Royal Society is a scholarship to study in the United Kingdom provided by the Royal Society. These grants are for postdoctoral fellows who wish to continue their research in the UK.
• The CastleSmart Scholarship, provided by the real estate agency of the same name, is quite an interesting grant. Unlike other programs that require you to write an essay and provide a set of documents, CastleSmart Scholarship candidates must record a video and talk about their career plans and studies in it. Pretty unusual, don't you agree?

Grants provided by universities

If you have already decided which discipline you want to study and in which educational institution of the country, then this type of grant is ideal for you. Many universities offer scholarships for international students and some of the UK top university scholarships are very famous. For example, the Rhodes Scholarship for studying at Oxford, as well as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, are considered very prestigious.

All you need to do to get this type of financial aid is to look at the website of the university where you plan to apply and find the section on grants and scholarships. There you will find a complete list of documents and requirements for students applying for a grant. And if you still have any questions, you can contact the university administration and clarify the points that interest you.

How to get a grant to study in the UK?

So, you have decided on the type of grant that you are interested in. What will be your next steps?

• First, carefully study all the brochures on the website of the scholarship program, as well as the requirements for candidates.
• Prepare all the necessary documents in advance. Carefully study the list: perhaps you are encountering some documents for the first time. In addition to a standard grade sheet and a certificate of graduation from an educational institution, you may need letters of recommendation, a motivation letter, and sometimes even a video.
• Pay special attention to deadlines. It is better to do everything necessary in advance: this is not at all the case when everything can be postponed until the last evening.
• We send documents and wait for the results!

Good luck in getting the most prestigious education!

Panorama of night London

Colleges and universities of the country of foggy Albion are in great demand all over the world. But in recent years, science has taken a leading position in all fields, and therefore a mere undergraduate degree is no longer enough to advance at work. To become a competitive worker, you need to get at least a master's degree, which makes it possible to engage in further scientific activities and teach at universities in the UK.

A master's degree in England is really something worth spending your energy and money on, since the knowledge gained will bring you success in life and, most importantly, will not let you stay long in the status of a young, unclaimed specialist.

Master's programs in the UK are divided into two main types - research and teaching. When choosing a research program (research), students conduct research activities with a large number of experiments under the guidance of teachers.
The training program (Taught) involves attending lectures and seminars and defending a dissertation. The second type of educational activity is the most popular.

Tuition prices vary greatly, and almost everyone will be able to find the right option for their budget. Master's in the UK has different quotes. The cost of education depends primarily on the status of the university and its prestige, the chosen specialization and the location of the educational institution. If you are looking for an educational institution in the UK, you should know that a master's degree in Ireland is considered very prestigious. This tiny country is the eighth in the world in terms of the number of universities. Tuition fees are slightly lower than in the UK as a whole. Living costs are also cheaper by a third or more and amount to 7,000 euros per year.

The most prestigious universities in England.

Free grants for the gifted and hardworking

Particularly diligent can count on grants that make it possible to obtain a master's degree for free.

There are different programs for obtaining grants and scholarships. But all of them are aimed at very successful students and professionals. The grant applicant must be of exceptional ability, have a high-level diploma, and have references to professional experience gained or published research papers. You must show high scores when passing tests.

Main programs suitable for Russian citizens:

• Erasmus Mundus provides full support for tuition and accommodation. Offers at your discretion one of the universities in Europe, you can not choose in this case;
• Chevening Scholarships also covers the entire educational process in UK universities. Scholarship from the British Government, designed for students with leadership positions in life.
• Global Education offers financial support from the Russian side to students enrolled in universities abroad.

Work while studying

Full-time graduate students are also allowed to work on their own for no more than 20 hours a week, which will be a good help to the budget. During the holiday period, full-time work is allowed.

It is important to know that by studying in a master's program, you do not just deepen the knowledge acquired in the bachelor's program, but get a new specialty. This is the main feature of the master's degree in the UK. For a year or two (the period depends on the chosen specialty), the student studies in depth from 15 to 20 subjects. The training program is very intensive, allowing you to compress time and reduce costs to a minimum.

Such a fast-paced form of learning requires the students to have the solid knowledge and training they have previously received. Upon admission, a thorough selection is carried out, future holders of a master's degree are checked not only for knowledge, but also for the ability to think logically, the ability to offer extraordinary solutions to various problems.

It is not necessary to enter the master's program immediately after receiving a bachelor's degree. You can take a break in your studies, work in your specialty for a year or two, gain the necessary experience and prepare for further in-depth training.

Some tips on how to choose a university in this video:

Preparation for passing tests

The ability to freely express thoughts and read scientific literature in English is the main requirement for admission. For educational institutions in England in 2019, an IELTS certificate is required, showing the degree of language proficiency. Since 2014, TOEFL certificates are not considered.

Education in the magistracy is planned in advance, just as they begin to prepare for it. It is possible to start preparing a year before receiving a bachelor's degree, but a two-year period will only increase your chances. You can study individually, but most experts advise contacting tutors who have accumulated experience in preparing for passing specific tests. If you have entered, but the knowledge is not enough for training, there is an opportunity to take a Pre-Master's additional training course directly at the university in England.

The main exams are IELTS and GRE.

And if the first shows your knowledge of English, then the second is knowledge of the target subject of the chosen specialty in English. IELTS exists in two levels - general and academic. For admission to the magistracy, the results of academic (Academic) with scores of at least 6.5 are required.

This is what Academic IELTS results look like

GRE testing also has two varieties - general and specialized. Basically, you need to pass a general type, which assesses the ability to think analytically in English. When passing a specialized exam, it is important to show knowledge of a specialized subject and the ability to freely operate terms in English.

This is what GRE test results look like.

The average score of the diploma of the first higher education is also taken into account. It should not be lower than 4.

Required documents

When applying, you must attach the following documents:

• English proficiency certificate - IELTS;
• Resume, which is filled out in accordance with the requirements (CV);
• Answers to the questions proposed in the application form - an essay;
• Diploma of a bachelor's degree or first higher education;
• Letters of recommendation - at least two;
• For applicants for technical, economic and financial specialties - a GMAT or GRE certificate.

This is what GMAT scores look like

Documents and test results are submitted online on the website of the selected university.

The cost varies greatly depending on the ranking of the university, its location and the chosen specialty. The famous Oxford asks for £18,500, but if you choose a university with a rating of at least 50th line, then, depending on the specialization, the cost of education starts from £7,000.

This is what the famous Oxford University looks like

Undoubtedly, the demand for financial support to study in the UK is greater than the supply. However, often all you need to get a scholarship is just to find out about it, and then the next step is to collect the necessary documents and send them on time. And, of course, it is better to do this before the start of your studies, because getting financial support for studying in the United Kingdom will be much more difficult if the academic year has already begun. Let's figure out how to get a grant to study in the UK.

Types of grants

International students can receive financial support to study in the UK in many ways. This may be assistance from the British government or programs offered by international charitable foundations and organizations. Some of them cover all expenses for education, accommodation and even flights, others cover some part of the tuition fee, and some even represent a certain amount of money, regardless of the program and university you choose.

Let's see what types of grants exist.

British government scholarships

Basically, these are scholarships intended for countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Unfortunately, these scholarships are not available to us. However, there is another scholarship funded by the United Kingdom government - Chevening.

Usually a Chevening grant is given for one year of study at a master's program in the UK. It covers the following expenses:

• tuition fees;
• living allowance;
• one-way economy class ticket;
• additional payments to cover other necessary expenses.

Non-Governmental Scholarships

Have you carefully researched government scholarships, and it turned out that you cannot qualify for any of them? Well, it doesn't matter - there are other ways to finance your studies that you can consider as a worthy alternative. First of all, these are scholarships provided by international charitable foundations and organizations.

• The Erasmus international student exchange program is the most famous of this list. The program provides financial support to both students and faculty. You must have heard from someone you know how great it is to go for one or two semesters to a university in another country. But students who participated in the Erasmus program are unlikely to tell you only about boring lectures and seminars. Most likely, most of their story will be stories about culture shock, new acquaintances, international parties and unforgettable experiences. And that's great too!
• The Royal Society is a scholarship to study in the United Kingdom provided by the Royal Society. These grants are for postdoctoral fellows who wish to continue their research in the UK.
• The CastleSmart Scholarship, provided by the real estate agency of the same name, is quite an interesting grant. Unlike other programs that require you to write an essay and provide a set of documents, CastleSmart Scholarship candidates must record a video and talk about their career plans and studies in it. Pretty unusual, don't you agree?

Grants provided by universities

If you have already decided which discipline you want to study and in which educational institution of the country, then this type of grant is ideal for you. Many universities offer scholarships for international students and some of the UK top university scholarships are very famous. For example, the Rhodes Scholarship for studying at Oxford, as well as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, are considered very prestigious.

All you need to do to get this type of financial aid is to look at the website of the university where you plan to apply and find the section on grants and scholarships. There you will find a complete list of documents and requirements for students applying for a grant. And if you still have any questions, you can contact the university administration and clarify the points that interest you.

How to get a grant to study in the UK?

So, you have decided on the type of grant that you are interested in. What will be your next steps?

• First, carefully study all the brochures on the website of the scholarship program, as well as the requirements for candidates.
• Prepare all the necessary documents in advance. Carefully study the list: perhaps you are encountering some documents for the first time. In addition to a standard grade sheet and a certificate of graduation from an educational institution, you may need letters of recommendation, a motivation letter, and sometimes even a video.
• Pay special attention to deadlines. It is better to do everything necessary in advance: this is not at all the case when everything can be postponed until the last evening.
• We send documents and wait for the results!

Good luck in getting the most prestigious education!