P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

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

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

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

Contact

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