P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the United States or Canada.
A student holding citizenship or permanent residency of the United States or Canada is ineligible.
Scholarships are not given for research, internships, practical training, or travel.
In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and beenrolled on campus for the entire school year.
Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants.
AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP
The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
SCHOLARSHIP
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship awards are not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to confirm additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses.
Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work scholarships, teachingassistantships, study grants and other scholarships.
P.E.O. Executive Office3700 G r a n d A v e n u eDES MOINES, Iowa 50312.2899P h o n e : 515.255.3153F a x : 515.255.3820peointernational.org