Vladimir Potanin Foundation and the Russian International Olympic University announce the results of the Olympic Scholarships Competition, aimed at building up a new generation of sports managers. Winners of the competition will receive scholarships to study at the Russian International Olympic University (RIOU) in 2016/2017 academic year at the English Language version of the Master of Sports Administration program.

 This year the competition procedure has been enhanced: the applications were sent directly to RIOU and that allowed the experts to examine candidates more thoroughly at the first stage of selection process. 37 participants were admitted to participate in the competition. The Expert Council following its meetings selected 20 winners from 15 countries. 

WINNERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION OF THE OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM 2016/2017

1. Adewuyi Ololade John, Nigeria
2. Anak Lomas Bryan Nickson, Malaysia
3. Berdnikov Maksim Olegovich, Russia
4. Butrtur Mohamed Gamal, Lebanon
5. Da Graca Rodrigues Gomes Jailson Eugenio, Cabo Verde
6. De Haas Solange Tyrah-Lee, New Zealand
7. Deshpande Abhishek Vinayak, India
8. Frawley Devin John, Ireland
9. Groudnev Aleksander Sergeevich, Russia
10. Jallow Abdoulie M.A., Gambia
11. Ivanko Martin, Slovakia
12. Kirsanova Maria Vladimirovna, Russia
13. Mc Callion John Bernard, Ireland
14. Mdlovu Mthethwa Hazel P, Swaziland
15. Moirangthem Ajanta Singh, India
16. Panavej Veerabha, Thailand
17. Pereira Carvalhosa Ivo, Portugal
18. Rekola Raija Maria, Finland
19. Yeh Tsu-Lin, China (Taiwan)
20. Yuluev Artem Nailevich, Russia