International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund

Overview: Provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Scholarship based upon demonstrated need; however, award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.

Award Amount: Maximum of $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

Geographic Scope: For international women students studying in U.S. or Canada

Eligibility Period: September 15 to December 15

Award Conditions

• At time of application, applicant required to indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet estimated expenses
• Examples of additional resources: personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work, scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

A woman is eligible if she:

Ineligibility Criteria

• Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants
• Student who is citizen or permanent resident of United States or Canada is not eligible
• Student with residency for tax purposes only is permitted
• Scholarships not given for online courses, research, internships or for practical training if not combined with formal coursework

Timeline

• Applications accepted September 15 to December 15 each year
• Applications will be accepted again starting September 15, 2026
• Announcement of awards made in May

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