International Peace Scholarship Fund

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

Geographic Scope: For international women students from outside U.S. and Canada to study in U.S. or Canada; also available for international students at Cottey College

Focus Areas: Graduate study programs in any field at accredited colleges or universities

Program Description: Provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Scholarship based upon demonstrated need; however, award not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At application time, applicant required to indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses.

Examples of Additional Required Resources

• Personal and family funds
• Tuition waivers
• Work/employment
• Scholarships
• Teaching assistantships
• Study grants
• Other scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: Woman outside the United States and Canada
• Degree Level: Seeking advanced degree from accredited college or university in U.S. or Canada
• Return Commitment: Will return to home country to utilize education to make positive impact and foster global peace
• Enrollment: Full year of formal coursework remaining AND enrolled and in residence in U.S. or Canada for entire school year; OR international student attending Cottey College
• Not Eligible: Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations (as first-time applicants); citizens or permanent residents of U.S. or Canada; students with residency for tax purposes only are permitted

Not Covered

• Online courses
• Research-only programs
• Internships
• Practical training (unless combined with formal coursework)

Application Timeline

• Application Period: September 15 - December 15 annually
• Award Announcement: May
• Next Application Opening: September 15, 2026

Application Process

1. Application Period: September 15 - December 15 each year
2. Online Submission: Submit application through designated portal
3. Required Information: Demonstrate:
- Financial need
- Additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses
- Commitment to return home country
- Plan to make positive impact and foster global peace
4. Award Notification: Announcement of awards made in May

Required Application Materials

• Documentation of need
• Evidence of additional financial resources
• Details of graduate program and institution
• Plan for return to home country and intended impact
• Academic credentials

Important Documents

• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund Policies and Procedures
• IPS Board of Trustees Student Selection Process
• IPS Application Calendar (provides detailed current term of study dates)