P.E.O. Sisterhood International Peace Scholarship 2022
P.E.O. Sisterhood has established the International Peace Scholarship Fund in 1949 to provide scholarships.
The main purpose of the scholarship is to support international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. The scholarship will be awarded to women who demonstrate needs; however, the award will not cover all academic/personal expenses.
Applicants are required to indicate additional financial resources to meet the estimated expenses of studying in the USA.
Degree Level
P.E.O. Sisterhood International Peace Scholarship 2022 is available to undertake Graduate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate level programs at USA Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
Eligible Nationalities
All Nationalities
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
