P.E.O. Chapter DS Scholarship Grant

P.E.O. Chapter DS Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Summary

The P.E.O. Chapter DS Scholarship supports female students from the Tri-Cities area pursuing higher education. Established by the P.E.O. Sisterhood in 2005, it emphasizes academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors and non-traditional students. The scholarship prioritizes applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and those intending to attend Cottey College. The application process is straightforward, allowing candidates to apply for multiple scholarships with one submission.

Overview

Scholarships Grand Haven Area Community Foundation scholarships are awarded competitively based on criteria set by donors. These criteria could include financial need, the school the applicant is attending, academic achievement, as well as personal or career goals. The Community Foundation has a rigorous internal selection process for each scholarship decision, and each applicant is reviewed in depth, and considered thoroughly. Our scholarship program is simple. You are able to apply once for all foundation scholarships you may be eligible for. Once your application is submitted, you will be eligible for all those for which you meet the requirement. P.E.O. Chapter DS Scholarship Fund P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), one of the pioneer societies for women, was founded on January 21, 1869, by seven students at lowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Originally a small campus friendship society, today, P.E.O. has grown from that tiny membership of seven to almost a quarter of a million members in chapters in the United States and Canada. The P.E.O. Sisterhood is passionate about its mission: promoting educational opportunities for women by providing scholarships, grants, awards and loans. The local chapter, of approximately 60 members, established this scholarship in 2005. It is awarded to a worthy, graduating senior woman from the Tri-Cities area or to a non-traditional female student who is pursuing a degree or certification.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: General Financial Need: PriorityHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to either a graduating female high schooler or a non-traditional student who graduated from any Tri-Cities are public or private high school intending to pursue a degree or certification at any two or four year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school.First consideration will be given to a student planning to attend Cottey College, the college owned and supported by P.E.O. International.Recipients will have at least a 2.5 GPA and financial need is a significant determining factor. In addition to the application, you’ll have to submit the following documents:A copy of your high school or college transcriptAny additional required documents for specific scholarships (like recommendation letters).Page 1 of the Student Aid Report with your Student Aid Index (SAI) included on the form.