Is the Western Union fund still active?
It now operates as the Convera Scholarship.
Can students apply now?
No. All funds are allocated.
What does it help pay?
UoPeople assessment fees.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
The former Western Union Scholarship Fund has become the Convera Scholarship at University of the People. The current fund is temporarily unavailable because all funds are allocated.
Other verified benefits
Support for accepted students from listed countries to pay University of the People assessment fees.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
UoPeople does not charge traditional tuition, but assessment fees remain. The Convera fund currently has no unallocated money and Pakistan is not eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Accepted UoPeople students who are citizens of one of the listed eligible countries may apply when funds are available.
The official page explicitly says all funds are allocated. The Apply button should remain inactive until funding reopens.
Eligible countries
Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Senegal and Turkey under the current Convera page.
Language requirements
UoPeople programme requirements apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Admission/offer letter
What should you do next?
- Gain admission to UoPeople.
- Check whether the Convera fund has reopened.
- Confirm citizenship eligibility.
- Apply only when funds are available.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the Western Union Scholarship Fund at UoPeople?
The current scholarship is called the Convera Scholarship. University of the People identifies Convera as formerly Western Union.