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International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

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Funding Amount

Up to $12,500

Deadline

December 15, 2026

249 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

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

Status: Ongoing program

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

Award Details:

  • Maximum award: $12,500

  • Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs

  • Based upon demonstrated need

  • Award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses

  • At time of application, applicant must indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses

    • Additional Financial Resources Examples:

  • Personal and family funds

  • Tuition waivers

  • Work/employment

  • Scholarships

  • Teaching assistantships

  • Study grants

  • Other scholarships

    • Eligibility Period: September 15 to December 15

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Woman outside the United States and Canada

  • Seeking advanced degree from accredited college or university in U.S. or Canada

  • Will return to home country to utilize education to make positive impact and foster global peace

  • Has full year of formal coursework remaining

  • Enrolled and in residence in U.S. or Canada for entire school year

    • - OR
  • International student attending Cottey College

    • Not Eligible:

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

  • Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada

  • Students with residency for tax purposes only (permitted)

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

    • Application Timeline:

  • Applications accepted: September 15 - December 15, 2026 (and ongoing annually)

  • Awards announced: May

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

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Period: September 15 to December 15 (annual)

    Steps:
    1. Submit online application during eligibility period
    2. Application reviewed by IPS Board of Trustees
    3. Awards announced in May

    Required Information:

  • Demonstrated need information

  • Additional financial resources available to meet expenses

  • Evidence of full year formal coursework remaining

  • Confirmation of enrollment and residence in U.S. or Canada for entire school year

    • Resources:

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

  • IPS Board of Trustees Student Selection Process document

  • Full IPS Application Calendar dates for current term of study

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womeneducation

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