Bryansk students-athletes offered to increase scholarships and give educational benefits

Students of Bryansk universities who achieve success in sports can receive additional support measures. Among the proposals are increased scholarships, individual study schedules and the postponement of examination sessions.

The initiatives were discussed at a meeting of the State Council Commission on Physical Culture and Sport. According to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, in 2025, more than 3.8 million students regularly engaged in sports, or about 80% of students of Russian universities.

To encourage athletes to accrue additional points on one of the subjects for participation in competitions and winning them. In addition, students with high athletic performance can appoint curators who will interact with coaches and take into account the peculiarities of the educational process.

Another initiative is the creation of a special map by analogy with Pushkinskaya. It will allow students-athletes to attend sports events and halls, as well as help to take into account their activity.

To finance scholarships, the work of teachers and competitions, it was proposed to create an interuniversity endowment fund. Companies, banks and graduates will be able to make funds in it.

Proposals are still being discussed. The decision on their implementation and specific conditions of support was not made.