Dr. Alla Kourova Russian Studies Fund

This scholarship supports students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
Recipients will be selected based on the following established criteria:

  • Must be enrolled in the Russian as a Critical Language Certificate program at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in Russian language courses.
  • Must be taking Intermediate or Advanced Russian courses.
  • Must have been accepted into a summer study abroad program for Russian language immersion.
  • Must be an active participant in the Russian American Student Association (RASA) at UCF.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to cultural exchange and language practice through participation in RASA events, meetings, or leadership roles.
  • Must submit a one-page essay (250-200 words) explaining how this scholarship will support their Russian language studies and cultural understanding.
  • Must submit a letter of confirmation from the Russian professor.

Award
$1,000
College/Department
College of Arts and Humanities - Modern Languages
Deadline
03/13/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you been accepted into a Summer Study Abroad Program sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at UCF?
  2. Are you enrolled in the Russian as a Critical Language Undergraduate Certificate program?
  3. Do you have a minimum 3.0 GPA in Russian Language courses?
  4. Have you been accepted into a Study Abroad Program for Russian language immersion in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at UCF?
  5. Are you an active participant in the Russian American Student Association (RASA) at UCF?
  6. Have you demonstrated a commitment to cultural exchange and language practice through participation in RASA events, meetings, or leadership roles?
  7. Please write an essay (around 250-500 words) on how this scholarship will support your Russian language studies and cultural understanding.
  8. Please upload a letter of confirmation from your Russian professor (PDF).
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