How much funding does P.E.O. STAR Scholarship provide?

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship provides $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for P.E.O. STAR Scholarship?

The deadline is April 30, 2026.

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

PEO Sisterhood OH State Chapter

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Women

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Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

April 30, 2026

20 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Overview: A non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. STAR stands for recognition and encouragement of academic excellence.

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

Important Note: Scholarship must be used in the academic year following graduation or it will be forfeited.

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Focus Areas: Recognizes and encourages academic excellence and achievement by women planning to pursue postsecondary education.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter

Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada

Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success

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

Non-discrimination: Applications evaluated without consideration of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability or P.E.O. connection.

Contact Information

P.E.O. International Executive Office

Address: 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Phone: 515-255-3153

Fax: 515-255-3820

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Chapter Recommendation Phase:
- Members of a local P.E.O. chapter interview the student
- Chapter decides whether to recommend the student

2. Online Application Submission:
- After local chapter recommends a student, P.E.O. Executive Office emails applicant instructions for logging into online account
- Student must submit application within 30 days of receiving the email

3. Required Materials:
- Information about the student
- Information about extracurricular activities
- Information about community service/volunteer activities
- 700-word essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Unofficial high school transcript (through 11th grade/junior year)

4. Award Notification:
- Awards announced annually by April 30
- Notification sent to all applicants and recommending chapters

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