International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

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

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)