International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

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