Russia raises South Sudan scholarship places to 40
President Vladimir Putin announced the increase for the 2026-2027 academic year during talks with President Salva Kiir in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that Moscow will offer 40 scholarship places to South Sudanese students for the 2026-2027 academic year. Putin made the announcement during talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in Moscow, aimed at expanding bilateral relations.
Putin stated that Russia will continue to support the training of South Sudanese personnel, calling the increased quota a way to strengthen cooperation. The announcement offers more opportunities for South Sudanese citizens to pursue higher education and professional training in Russia, though specific fields of study were not detailed.
The two leaders met following the third Russia-Africa Summit and discussed expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation, noting that the potential of their relationship had not been fully realised. Russia's ambassador to South Sudan presented his credentials in January.
Why it mattersSouth Sudanese students will have increased opportunities for higher education and professional training in Russia.