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International Peace Scholarship Fund

PEO Sisterhood KS State Chapter

Funding Amount

Up to $12,500

Deadline

December 15, 2026

249 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS)

Status: Active program for international women students

Geographic Scope: International women students pursuing graduate study in the United States or Canada

Focus Areas: Graduate study for international women students who will return to their home country to utilize education to make positive impact and foster global peace

Program Purpose: Provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Based upon demonstrated need; however, award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.

Award Details: Maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

Eligibility Period: September 15 to December 15

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a woman outside the United States and Canada
  • Must be seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada
  • Must commit to returning to home country to utilize education to make positive impact and foster global peace
  • Must have a full year of formal coursework remaining and be enrolled and in residence in the U.S. or Canada for the entire school year; OR
  • Must be an 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 the United States or Canada

  • Online courses, research, internships, or practical training if not combined with formal coursework
  • Note: Students with residency for tax purposes only are permitted.

    Award Timeline

    • Application Period: September 15 to December 15 (reopening September 15, 2026)
    • Award Announcement: Made in May

    Contact

    P.E.O. International

  • Address: 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312

  • Phone: 515-255-3153

  • Fax: 515-255-3820
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility Period: September 15 to December 15

    Applications will be accepted starting September 15, 2026

    Award Announcement: Made in May

    Required Documents and Information

    Based on policies and procedures (see documents for complete details):

    • Full biographical and personal information
    • Academic credentials and transcripts
    • Details of advanced degree program
    • Evidence of commitment to returning to home country
    • Demonstration of financial need
    • Documentation of additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses

    Examples of additional resources:

  • Personal and family funds

  • Tuition waivers

  • Work

  • Scholarships

  • Teaching assistantships

  • Study grants

  • Other scholarships
  • Important Notes

    • Applicant is required to indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses
    • See full IPS Application Calendar dates for current term of study on P.E.O. website

    Required Documents

    • P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund Policies and Procedures
    • IPS Board of Trustees Student Selection Process documentation

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womeneducation

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