P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Focus Areas: High school seniors pursuing any field of postsecondary education

Program Description: Non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. Award must be used in the academic year following graduation or it will be forfeited. Recognizes and encourages academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement.

Eligibility Requirements

• Recommendation: Must be recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
• Citizenship: U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal permanent resident
• Academic Record: Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Excellence Demonstrated: Excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success
• Postsecondary Plans: Plans to attend an accredited postsecondary education institution in the U.S. or Canada full-time or part-time in fall of academic year following high school graduation
• Non-discrimination: Applications evaluated without consideration of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability or P.E.O. connection.

Award Use

• Must be used in academic year following high school graduation
• Award will be forfeited if not used in that academic year

Timeline

• Award Announcement: Annually by April 30
• Notification: Sent to all applicants and recommending chapters

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