International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $12,500
Deadline
December 15, 2026
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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: “Application Window: September 15 - December 15 annually”
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Other requirements
- Application Window: September 15 to December 15
- Award Announcement: May
- Note: Applications were accepted as of September 15, 2026
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations (as first-time applicants)
- Not eligible: Citizens or permanent residents of United States or Canada
- Not eligible: Note: Students with residency for tax purposes only are permitted
- Not eligible: Students in online courses, research, internships or practical training (if not combined with formal coursework)
Overview
Provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada.
Award Amount: Maximum of $12,500; lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs
Geographic Scope: For international women students studying in United States or Canada
Focus Areas: Graduate-level study programs
Award Basis: Need-based scholarships. 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.
Examples of Additional Required Resources:
- Personal and family funds
- Tuition waivers
- Work
- Scholarships
- Teaching assistantships
- Study grants
- Other scholarships
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a woman outside the United States and Canada
- Be seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada
- Will return to home country to utilize education to make positive impact and foster global peace
- Have a full year of formal coursework remaining
- Be enrolled and in residence in the U.S. or Canada for entire school year
- OR be an 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 United States or Canada
- Note: Students with residency for tax purposes only are permitted
- Students in online courses, research, internships or practical training (if not combined with formal coursework)
Eligibility Period
- Application Window: September 15 to December 15
- Award Announcement: May
- Note: Applications were accepted as of 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
1. Application Window: September 15 - December 15 annually
2. Award Announcement: May
3. Required Documents:
- See full IPS Application Calendar dates for current term of study
- Complete details in official policies and procedures
4. Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Evidence of adequate additional financial resources
- Academic merit
- Potential to make positive impact in home country
- See IPS Board of Trustees Student Selection Process document for full criteria
Additional Resources
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund Policies and Procedures (download available)
- IPS Board of Trustees Student Selection Process document (download available)
What PEO Sisterhood OH State Chapter actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 7
- Total given
- $413K
- Median grant
- $51K
- Range
- $39K–$105K
- By dollars: Iowa 83%, Missouri 17%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Nevada, MO.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Peo Foundation · Des Moines, IA
ScholarshipGrants
$105K
Cottey College · Nevada, MO
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$71K
Peo Program for Contin Ed · Des Moines, IA
Education Grants
$58K
Peo Star Scholarship · Des Moines, IA
Scholarship
$51K
Peo Intl Peace Scholarship · Des Moines, IA
Scholarships
$45K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Education
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