UPEACE Tuition Waivers and Scholarships
30% or 50% tuition waivers for admitted UPEACE master's and doctoral students, automatic for some groups and merit-based for master's applicants.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Costa Rica
Funding
30% or 50% tuition waiver. The US$2,500 administrative fee is not covered and is non-refundable. Waivers cannot be combined.
Eligible applicants
Admitted UPEACE master's and doctoral students
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Overview
UPEACE Tuition Waivers and Scholarships is offered by University for Peace for Master’s, PhD study in Costa Rica. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Administrative fee
Not included
Stipend
Not specified
30% or 50% tuition waiver. The US$2,500 administrative fee is not covered and is non-refundable. Waivers cannot be combined. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Admitted UPEACE master's and doctoral students.
- International eligibility
- Waivers exclude the mandatory US$2,500 administrative fee. Only one scholarship per application period.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Merit-based for competitive waivers.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Merit, not financial need.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Costa Rica
Official eligibility summary
You must be admitted before receiving aid. Automatic 30% waivers go to citizens of UPEACE member or co-sponsoring states, partner-university graduates and Peace Corps veterans. Automatic 50% waivers go to Costa Rican citizens and residents, full-time UN staff and volunteers, documented refugees or asylees and partner-university professors. Other master's applicants can compete for merit waivers.
Applicant profile
- Admitted UPEACE master's and doctoral students
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Costa Rica
Current-cycle criteria
- You must be admitted before receiving aid. Automatic 30% waivers go to citizens of UPEACE member or co-sponsoring states, partner-university graduates and Peace Corps veterans. Automatic 50% waivers go to Costa Rican citizens and residents, full-time UN staff and volunteers, documented refugees or asylees and partner-university professors. Other master's applicants can compete for merit waivers.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Admission application
- Proof of category (e.g. UN employment, refugee status)
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to UPEACE.
- 2
After admission, aid is assigned by category or merit; see the page and the Admissions Team (info@upeace.org).
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page covers the 2027-2028 academic year and gives no deadlines.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University for Peace
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.