Scholarships and Types of Scholarship
CoU provides scholarships designed to support learners globally based on need, merit, impact, and partnership pathways. Scholarships can be selected during admission or requested through OpenPlus after enrollment.
Global Access Scholarship (GAS)
- Coverage: up to 60–100% (based on eligibility)
- Focus: inclusion + global participation
Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)
- Coverage: up to 50% tuition reduction
- Selection: top-performing applicants
Women in Leadership Scholarship (WLS)
- Coverage: up to 70% fee reduction
- Eligibility: selected female applicants worldwide
Partner Institution Scholarship (CPIS)
- Coverage: 30–60% (partnership terms)
- Applies: joint / dual degree programs
Faith & Community Service Bursary (FCSB)
- Coverage: 20–50%
- Evidence: service records + recommendation
Alumni Continuing Education Grant (ACEG)
- Benefit: up to 40% tuition credit/discount
- Applies: returning CoU graduates & certificate holders
Scholarship application steps
- Complete the online admission form.
- Select your scholarship option (or submit later via OpenPlus).
- Upload required documents (transcripts, motivation letter, proof of income/service where applicable).
- Committee evaluation (typical: 7–10 working days).
- Receive the award notification via email or OpenPlus portal.
Smart tip: Align your motivation letter with market-ready skills (digital, research, leadership) and show evidence of impact.
All scholarship awards are applied directly to your tuition balance — no delayed reimbursements.