US undergraduate and graduate students in business, innovation, and STEM fields are now eligible to apply for The Business, Technology, and Innovation Scholarship for internships in Russia across two programs:
- Overseas Professional and Intercultural Training (OPIT) offers a six-week summer internship and coursework in intercultural communication and requires no prior Russian language skills or study.
- Business Russian Language and Internship (BRLI) combines intensive language study with summer or semester-long internships at businesses, technology startups, and STEM centers in St. Petersburg or Moscow.
Scholarship Awards
Scholarships for Business, Technology, and Innovation are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, and program compatibility. Awards range from $3,000 to $5,000 USD.
Eligibility
US undergraduate and graduate students in business or STEM fields are eligible to apply for American Councils Business, Technology, and Innovation Scholarships. Applicants must be admitted to either OPIT or BRLI to receive funding. No prior study of Russian is required to participate in OPIT.
Application & Questions
Interested students should submit an online application to OPIT or BRLI by February 15th for summer, or by March 15th for fall BRLI. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to the AC Study Abroad Team at outbound@americancouncils.org.