International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

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

Contact

P.E.O. Executive Office 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50312 Phone: 515-255-3153 Fax: 515-255-3820