Applications are invited for P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) available for women who are citizens of countries other than the United States or Canada.

Scholarships are awarded to graduate study at college or university in the United States and Canada. The maximum amount for a full twelve (12) months of study is $12,500.

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. International students attending Cottey are eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study any subject available at college or university in the United States and Canada.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.

Scholarship Provider: International Peace Scholarship Fund, Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.)

Scholarship can be taken at USA and Canada

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.
• 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 on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants.
• Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (except the USA and Canada) can apply for the scholarship.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for one year. The amount of the scholarship will be divided into two payments to be distributed in August and December.

What does it cover? The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

How to Apply

Information concerning the international peace Scholarship program is available from the P.E.O. Executive Office or from the website. Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility information is available from the website at any time but the completed form will be accepted electronically in the IPS office only between September 15 and December 15. Application material will be sent to Cottey College applicants after they have been admitted to Cottey and recommended by the Director of Admission.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: Closed

Further Scholarship Information and Application