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UoPeople Scholarships

Our mission is to offer an accessible, quality education to any qualified student. It’s why we started UoPeople. We make this a reality by offering scholarships to those facing financial barriers and other hardships.

Apply for admission today and see if you qualify for a UoPeople scholarship.

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How to apply for scholarships

Scholarships are only available to students who have already been accepted to UoPeople.

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Apply for Admission

To be considered for UoPeople scholarships, you must complete the application for admission and confirm your personal details.

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Apply for Scholarships

Once you’ve been accepted to UoPeople, go to the Funding page in the Student Portal to request a scholarship.

You can always reach out to your advisor for assistance.

Scholarship Details

  • Anyone struggling to afford higher education can apply for a scholarship. Start your application today, as funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Students who have begun taking classes with UoPeople are still eligible for scholarships.
  • Scholarship requests that are denied for lack of funds may be approved in the following term.
  • We will not ask for financial documentation. We base our scholarship application process on self-evaluation and trust. Let us know why you need financial assistance, and we'll take care of the rest.
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Why our students love us

Our Featured Scholarships

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We are a tuition-free University, which means all students have access to an ultra-low-cost American accredited, college degree. If you want to read more about what it means to be tuition-free, click here.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, scholarships are made available in select cases to help students in need cover assessment fees and the application fee. Students can apply each term for scholarships. 

Because we do not charge tuition, UoPeople does not receive Title IV funds and does not participate in federal or state financial aid programs.

See Terms & Conditions for UoPeople’s Scholarships.

UoPeople scholarships are diverse and dynamic originating from various sources, and donors across the globe. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis, so be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities!

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions regarding our scholarship programs offered at UoPeople

Anyone struggling to afford higher education can apply for a scholarship. Start your application today, as funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis 

Once a student has been accepted to UoPeople, they can apply for scholarships through the funding page in their student portal. 

If you are awarded a scholarship, you’ll receive an email from your advisor within a week of application. Your student portal will also update to reflect your scholarship.  

At the end of every course, students typically pay an Assessment fee. If you apply and are granted a scholarship, the funds granted go directly to your account and cover your course Assessment Fees until all funds are exhausted. No physical monetary funds are distributed directly to students.

How to apply for Scholarships

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