Cottey College Scholarship Funds (P.E.O. Foundation)

Cottey College Scholarship Funds

Purpose: Funds established through the P.E.O. Foundation specifically for payment of Cottey College scholarships.

Geographic Scope: Students attending Cottey College

Fund Establishment: Donors may establish funds with income automatically transferred annually or accumulated until sufficient to pay full award to Cottey College scholarships.

Fund Eligibility

• Only students enrolled in U.S. or Canadian accredited postsecondary institution eligible for scholarship awards
• P.E.O. Foundation scholarship recipients must be citizens or legal permanent residents of U.S. or Canada
• Exception: Different eligibility rules apply for scholarships paid to students attending Cottey College

Fund Establishment Requirements (Effective July 1, 2026)

• US $2,000 initial deposit required (toward minimum permanent balance)
• Minimum permanent balance of US $10,000 required
• Minimum permanent balance must be reached within five years

Fund Structure Options

1. Donor-Selected Recipients: Funds established where your scholarship committee chooses the recipient
2. Cottey College Selected Recipients: Transfer fund to Cottey College for their personnel to select recipient

Contact: Email fdn@peodsm.org with questions about setting up a fund

P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312; Phone: 515-255-3153; Fax: 515-255-3820