How much funding does International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provide?

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provides Up to $12,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

Who is eligible for International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund?

Eligible applicants: Be attending Cottey College. Geography: Citizenship: Must be a woman outside the United States and Canada. Not funded: Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants; Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada are not eligible; Scholarships not given for online courses, research, internships, or practical training if not combined with formal coursework; Note: Residency for tax purposes only is permitted.

How often is International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund offered?

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund has 2 deadlines a year: September 15, December 15. The next deadline is expected December 15, 2026.

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

PEO Sisterhood AZ State Chapter

Foundation Annual Grants for Women Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to $12,500

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: December 15, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: September 15 · December 15

From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted during designated eligibility period (September 15 to December 15)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Be attending Cottey College

Geography

Citizenship: Must be a woman outside the United States and Canada

Other requirements

Education Goal: Must be seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada
Commitment to Home Country: Must plan to return to home country to utilize education to make a positive impact and foster global peace
Program Requirements: Must have
A full year of formal coursework remaining, OR

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants
Not eligible: Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada are not eligible
Not eligible: Scholarships not given for online courses, research, internships, or practical training if not combined with formal coursework
Not eligible: Note: Residency for tax purposes only is permitted

Overview

A scholarship program providing financial support for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Scholarships are need-based but not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.

Geographic Scope: International women applying from outside the United States and Canada to study in U.S. or Canadian institutions

Focus Areas: Any graduate/advanced degree program

Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a woman outside the United States and Canada
Education Goal: Must be seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada
Commitment to Home Country: Must plan to return to home country to utilize education to make a positive impact and foster global peace
Program Requirements: Must have:
- A full year of formal coursework remaining, OR
- Be attending Cottey College
Enrollment Status: Must be enrolled and in residence in the U.S. or Canada for the entire school year
Additional Financial Resources: At time of application, must indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses (e.g., personal/family funds, tuition waivers, work, scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants, other scholarships)

Ineligibility

Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada are not eligible
Scholarships not given for online courses, research, internships, or practical training if not combined with formal coursework
Note: Residency for tax purposes only is permitted

Application Timeline

Eligibility Period: September 15 to December 15
Award Announcement: May
Next Application Period: 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

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications accepted during designated eligibility period (September 15 to December 15)
Online application process (specific details not provided in available content)
Award decisions announced in May

See full IPS Application Calendar dates for current term of study in policies and procedures documentation

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What PEO Sisterhood AZ State Chapter actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 8
Total given: $362K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $50–$73K

By dollars: Iowa 80%, Missouri 20%, Arizona <1%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Nevada, MO; Tucson, AZ.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.