International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

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

Application Process

Information about specific application steps and materials was not provided in the website content.

Please refer to:

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund Policies and Procedures

IPS Board of Trustees Student Selection Process

Full IPS Application Calendar dates for current term of study

These documents contain complete application instructions and requirements.