PEO International Peace Scholarships 2019/2020 for Women to Study in USA and Canada

Application Timeline: 

• Application closes: 15th December, 2019
• March 1, 2020: Last day to submit completed application materials from applicants already enrolled in the graduate program and school for which their scholarship is intended.
• April 1, 2020: Last day to submit completed application materials from applicants not yet enrolled in the graduate program or school for which the scholarship is intended. Last day to submit completed application materials for applicants who will be attending Cottey College

Offered Annually: Yes

About the Award: Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.

Eligibility and Criteria

• An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study and working toward a graduate degree in an accredited college or university in the united States or canada.
• A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible.
• Scholarships are not given for research, internships, or practical training, unless it is combined with coursework. Awards are not to be used to pay past debts.
• 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.

Scholarship Worth

• The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
• The scholarship is based upon demonstrated financial need; however, the award is 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. Additional resources may include personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships.
• Awards are announced in May. The amount of the PEO International scholarship will be divided into two payments to be distributed in August and December

How to Apply: Click here for the Online Eligibility Form.

Visit P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Details