From September 1, 2026, academic scholarships for students of professional, pre-university and higher education will double. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the corresponding changes to scholarship support. This was reported by MON.
Scholarship increase in Ukraine
The decision was prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science in implementation of the president's initiative to strengthen financial support for student youth.
According to the Ministry of Education and Science, the state budget for 2026 provided for the payment of academic and personal scholarships by UAH 1,2 billion more than last year.
"Doubling payments makes government support more tangible and provides more opportunities to focus on learning and academic performance," — said Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykola Trofymenko.
What will the new academic scholarships be like?
The changes will affect students who study under a state order.
Payments to Olympiad winners will increase
The Cabinet also doubled individual scholarships for pupils and students who won intellectual competitions.
Separately, the government established new amounts of scholarships from the President of Ukraine for the most talented young artists:
- 2,500 UAH for students of art lyceums;
- 7,600 UAH for students of professional pre-higher education;
- 10,000 UAH for undergraduate and graduate students.
In addition to increasing the amount of payments, the government has regulated the right to academic scholarships for full-time postgraduate students studying at private higher education institutions commissioned by the state.
Also, the right to the assigned academic scholarship will be retained by students during their participation in academic mobility programs in accordance with the established conditions.
