[scholarship] Study in Russia

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JAKARTA: The government of the Russian Federation announced on Thursday it was providing scholarships for Indonesian students to study in Russia.

In a press release, the Russian Embassy said that 20 scholarships would be provided for students planning to take bachelor and master degrees, and another five scholarships for a doctorate. It said that applications will close on April 18, and for the bachelor degree the applicant should be no older than 25 years of age, while for the masters degree no older than 30 years. All Indonesian students accepted in the scholarship program will be given a one-year preparatory course, as all courses will be given in Russian. "The Russian government deems the scholarship program for Indonesian students as a concrete step to develop bilateral relations between the two countries," the press release signed by the Russian Embassy first secretary Alexander L. Vaulin said. --JP