International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: For international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada

Focus Areas: Graduate study in any field for international women students

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

Scholarship Details

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

Award Basis: The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.

Required Additional Resources: At the time of application, the applicant is required to indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of additional resources are:

Personal and family funds

Tuition waivers

Work

Scholarships

Teaching assistantships

Study grants

Other scholarships

Application Window: September 15 to December 15

Eligibility Requirements

A woman is eligible for consideration for an International Peace Scholarship if she:

• Is a woman outside the United States and Canada who is seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada
• Will return to her home country to utilize her education to make a positive impact and foster global peace
• Has a full year of formal coursework remaining and is enrolled and in residence in the U.S. or Canada for the entire school year; OR
• Is an international student attending Cottey College

Not Eligible:

Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations (as first-time applicants)

A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada

Students pursuing online courses, research, internships or practical training if not combined with formal coursework

Note: A student with residency for tax purposes only is permitted.

Timeline

Application Period: September 15 to December 15 annually

Award Announcement: Made in May

Next Application Period: Applications will be accepted again starting September 15, 2026

Contact Information

P.E.O. International Executive Office

Address: 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Phone: 515-255-3153

Fax: 515-255-3820