International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS)

International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS)

Purpose: Provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada.

Geographic Scope: For international women studying in United States or Canada

Award Amount: Maximum amount of $12,500; lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs

Award Basis: Need-based (though not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses)

Key Eligibility Information

Required Additional Resources: At time of application, applicant must indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses, such as:

Personal and family funds

Tuition waivers

Work/employment

Scholarships

Teaching assistantships

Study grants

Other scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a woman outside the United States and Canada
• Must be seeking advanced degree from accredited college or university in U.S. or Canada
• Must commit to return to home country to utilize education to make positive impact and foster global peace
• Must have full year of formal coursework remaining
• Must be enrolled and in residence in U.S. or Canada for entire school year
• OR must be international student attending Cottey College
• Student with residency for tax purposes only is permitted

Ineligible Applicants

• Doctoral students who have completed coursework and working only on dissertations (as first-time applicants)
• Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada
• Students enrolling in online courses only
• Students pursuing research, internships, or practical training not combined with formal coursework

Application Timeline

• Eligibility period: September 15 to December 15
• Applications accepted starting September 15, 2026
• Award announcements: May

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