Today, the average student scholarship in Russia is 4.5 thousand rubles. Olga Pilipenko, a member of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, stressed that its reduction in individual universities without any reason is illegal. Such cases will be considered by experts and representatives of the Ministry of Education. I promised Talking to NSN.
Before that, there were reports that the scholarship at the Ryazan State University named after Yesenin was reduced by 500 rubles and 1000 rubles. Similar cases occurred in other regions. Pilipenko stressed that such actions are unacceptable.
“We need to understand what really happened there. Because if the scholarship was not properly accrued before and the new rector suddenly detects a violation in the accrual, that’s a story. Of course, it is not possible to cut the scholarship according to the law,” he said.
He explained that traditionally the first year’s scholarship is allocated in full, and social scholarships are also given. For the rest, scholarships are allocated based on the remaining funds in the university with the participation of the student community, based on the results of the first semester. He called on the deputy to contact the Ministry of Education to resolve issues related to underpayments and to write their requests to the State Duma, promising that every case will be considered.
As for the highest payments, today in priority areas the scholarship can reach 25 thousand rubles. There are also individual allowances, presidential and government scholarships, and grants.
“The important thing is to study well and be active during your student years,” the MP said.
Let’s not forget that economists. to thinkA fair amount of scholarships at Russian universities, taking into account inflation for 2024, is 50-60 thousand rubles. According to them, in the most popular sectors this figure should be higher; for example, in the IT field, students can receive 70 thousand rubles with good academic performance.
Previously reportedHe said that they may start giving scholarships to married students in Russia.
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Source: Gazeta
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