P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Overview: A 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.

Award Amount: $2,500 (non-renewable)

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Focus: Recognizes excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and community service potential for future success.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
• Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
• Must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success
• Must plan to attend an accredited postsecondary education institution in the United States or Canada full time or part time in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation
• Applications evaluated on nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability or P.E.O. connection

Timeline

• Awards announced 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