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?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for P.E.O. STAR Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Plans to attend full-time or part-time in fall of academic year following high school graduation. Geography: Citizen or legal permanent resident of United States or Canada.

How often is P.E.O. STAR Scholarship offered?

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter

Foundation Annual Grants for Women Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Plans to attend full-time or part-time in fall of academic year following high school graduation

Geography

Citizen or legal permanent resident of United States or Canada

Other requirements

Recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O
Sisterhood
Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success

Overview

Purpose: Non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. Must be used in academic year following graduation or will be forfeited.

Award Type: Merit-based scholarship (recognizes academic excellence, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service)

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Timing: Must be used in academic year following high school graduation

Eligibility Requirements

Recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
Citizen or legal permanent resident of United States or Canada
Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success
Plans to attend accredited postsecondary education institution in United States or Canada
Plans to attend full-time or part-time in fall of academic year following high school graduation
Nondiscriminatory evaluation regardless of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability, or P.E.O. connection

Award Announcement

Awards announced annually by April 30
Notification sent to all applicants and recommending chapters

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Local Chapter Interview and Recommendation
- Members of local P.E.O. chapter interview student before deciding to recommend her
- Student must be recommended by local chapter

2. Online Application Submission
- After local chapter recommends student, P.E.O. Executive Office emails applicant instructions for logging into online account
- Student must submit application no more than 30 days after receiving email
- Timeline: 30 days to complete online portion

3. Required Application Materials
- Information about student and her 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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What PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 8
Total given: $1.21M
Median grant: $105K
Range: $71K–$388K

By dollars: Iowa 76%, Missouri 17%, California 7%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Nevada, MO; Whittier, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.