Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$12,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provides scholarships to international women pursuing graduate degrees in the U.S. and Canada to foster global peace through education. IPS recipients carry the spirit of P.E.O. back to their home countries where the degrees they have earned positively impact people’s lives around the globe.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
Eligibility
- The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to women from outside the United States and Canada who are seeking advanced degrees from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada with the expectation that students will return to their home countries to utilize their education to make a positive impact and foster global peace.
- In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining, be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year.
- Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.
- International students attending Cottey College are eligible to apply for a scholarship.
- A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible. Note: A student with residency for tax purposes only is permitted.
- Scholarships are not given for online courses, research, internships or for practical training if not combined with coursework.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
2 countries
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 Dec 2024
If you meet the eligibility requirements, fill out an online eligibility form. The eligibility period is from September 15 to December 15 every year.