International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

Purpose: Provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States or Canada.

Geographic Scope: Scholarships for study in United States or Canada; applicants must be from outside the U.S. and Canada

Award Type: Need-based scholarships

Maximum Award Amount: $12,500 per student

Award Basis: Based on demonstrated need; award not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

Application Period: September 15 to December 15 (annually)

Award Announcement: Made in May

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 is an international student attending Cottey College
• At time of application, must indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses (personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work, scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants, other scholarships)

What Makes You Ineligible

• Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations (not eligible as first-time applicants)
• Citizen or permanent resident of United States or Canada (note: students with residency for tax purposes only are permitted)
• Applying for scholarships for online courses, research, internships, or practical training if not combined with formal coursework

Important Dates

• Applications accepted September 15 - December 15
• Awards announced in May
• Next acceptance period begins September 15, 2026

Application Process

Detailed application information should be found in the full policies and procedures documents. Key information includes:

Required Application Materials

• Demonstrated financial need documentation
• Evidence of additional financial resources available
• Proof of full year of remaining coursework
• Enrollment verification at accredited U.S. or Canadian institution
• Statement regarding commitment to return to home country
• Academic records

Application Calendar

• Eligibility Period: September 15 - December 15 (annually)
• Award Announcement: May
• Next Application Period Begins: September 15, 2026

Important Notes

• Full IPS Application Calendar dates for current term of study available
• Refer to complete IPS Policies and Procedures document for detailed requirements
• Refer to IPS Board of Trustees Student Selection Process document for evaluation criteria