Tuition-Free Online Scholarships at University of the People

Brief description:

University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition-free, online academic institution dedicated to the global advancement and democratization of higher education. The high-quality, low-cost and global educational model embraces the worldwide presence of the Internet and dropping technology costs to bring university level studies within reach of millions of people across the world.

Host Institution(s):

With a convenient virtual address, www.uopeople.org, University of the People is accessible anywhere a computer and Internet connection exists.

Fields of study:

University of the People the University does not confer degrees but offers a unique learning experience in two fields of study: Business Administration Computer Science.

Target group:

International students from all over the world.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

University of the People is a tuition-free  online university offering distance-learning courses. University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit institution. The University does not charge students to take classes, does not charge for any reading and other study materials, as well as does not charge for annual enrollment.

However, in order to remain sustainable, applicants who start their applications after 7 March 2011, are charged a non-refundable onetime $10-$50 Application Processing Fee to cover the cost for us to review and process an application.  In the future, we will also start implementing end of course Exam Processing Fees of $10-$100, also determined by the student’s place of residence.

Eligibility:

UoPeople accepts anyone who has graduated high school, has access to a computer and the Internet and has sufficient English skills to complete the English-only courses. Applicants need to complete the application requirements and undergo an application process in order to be accepted into the program.

Application instructions:

Applicants should follow a 5-step application process.  The admission process is administered in 5 terms annually. The deadline for Term 1 for AY 2011-2012 is around 08 March 2012 for studies commencing 12 April 2012.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.uopeople.org/groups/tuition-free-education

University of the People FAQs: http://www.uopeople.org/groups/faqs

Related Link: List of Distance Learning Scholarships