The Kyiv-Mohyla Academy has established the Roman Ratushny Scholarship and is holding a competition for its award for the first time.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Conditions for Participation in the Scholarship Competition
The Roman Ratushny Scholarship, named after the renowned public figure and defender of Ukraine, was founded in 2022 following his heroic death during a battle with Russian occupiers. The purpose of the scholarship is to preserve the memory of Roman and to recognize his civic courage.
According to the Faculty of Law of the academy, first-year master’s students in the field of “Law” are eligible to participate in the competition. The main requirement for candidates is their involvement in public initiatives or plans for active civic engagement.
“The Roman Ratushny Scholarship was established in 2022 after the warrior’s death to preserve his memory and acknowledge his civic bravery.”
The total amount of the scholarship is 360,000 hryvnias. The funds received can be used by students to cover tuition and living expenses while studying at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
Application Process and Requirements
To participate in the competition, it is necessary to fill out an online form, write a motivation letter in English (up to 500 words), and an essay in English on a specified topic (up to 1000 words). Applications can be submitted until January 18, 2026.
Roman Ratushny was known for his fight to preserve the green zone of Protasiv Yar in Kyiv, as well as his active participation in the Revolution of Dignity. In 2018, he led the initiative “Let’s Protect Protasiv Yar,” which evolved into a public organization of the same name in 2019. Its goal was to prevent the development of Protasiv Yar, located in the center of the capital.
With the onset of Russia’s full-scale aggression, Roman Ratushny voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, creating the “Let’s Protect Protasiv Yar” unit. Initially, he participated in the defense of Kyiv, and later operated in the Sumy region, assisting in the liberation of settlements in the area. From April 2022, he fought in the reconnaissance platoon of the 2nd Motorized Infantry Battalion of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine “Cold Yar” near Izyum. Roman Ratushny was killed while performing a combat mission on June 8, 2022.