Ukraine doubles minimum scholarship to $4,250 and opens it
The Ukrainian government announced that the national student grant will increase by a factor of two from 19873 UAH (approximately USD$6) per month in August until reaching an average monthly payment rate equivalent to about $4,250 annually when paid out over nine months starting September. This significant raise applies not only to public universities but also extends eligibility for students attending private higher education institutions who previously were excluded from the state grant program.
Key Points
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1The minimum scholarship in Ukraine will increase to UAH 4000 starting September 1.
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2Students from private higher education institutions are now eligible for government scholarships, whereas previously they were excluded.
Developments
Perspectives
The minimum scholarship in Ukraine will double starting from September, and students of private higher education institutions can also receive it.
— (Radiosvoboda)Scholarships are set to increase significantly across the country; details on how much universities must pay their students beginning this fall have been revealed by Unian.ua
— Unian.uaThe minimum scholarship will rise to 4000 UAH, and it can now be received not only from public but also private higher education institutions.
— (Pravda.com.ua)Students of both state universities as well as those in the system for privately funded educational establishments are going receive scholarships. The minimum amount will increase by two times starting this September 1st
— (Babel.ua)