Brief description:
University
of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s tuition-free, non-profit,
online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher
education globally. Based on the principles of e-learning and
peer-to-peer learning, coupled with open-source technology and Open
Educational Resources, UoPeople is designed to provide access to
undergraduate degree programs for qualified individuals, despite
financial, geographic or societal constraints.
Host Institution(s):
With
a convenient virtual web address, the University of the People is
accessible anywhere a computer and Internet connection exists.
UoPeople has partnered with Yale University for research, New York
University to accept students and Hewlett-Packard for internships.
Fields of study:
UoPeople offers Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in Business Administration and 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 are charged a non-refundable one time $10-$50 Application Processing Fee
to cover the cost for us to review and process an application. In
September 2012, when new application acceptance will re-open, the
University will be introducing an Exam Processing Fee of $100 per end-of-course exam. Applicants who apply starting in September and become students, are expected to pay this fee.
However,
for those individuals who are unable to do so, UoPeople will have a
Micro-Scholarship Portal that will enable donors to contribute directly
to individual students in need of assistance. Additionally, students may
apply for a UoPeople scholarship.
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:
The admission process is administered in 5 terms annually. Applications are now open again. Applicants should follow a 5-step application process. The deadline for the first term of AY 2012-2013 is 26 July 2012 for courses starting 6 September 2012.
It is important to read the FAQs and 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
Related Scholarships: List of Distance Learning Scholarships
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