P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
April 30, 2026
20 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Purpose: Non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school who demonstrate excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.
Status: Ongoing program
Geographic Scope: United States and Canada
Award Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
Evaluation: Nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability or P.E.O. connection
Contact: P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312; Phone: 515-255-3153
How to Apply
Application Process
Step 1 - Chapter Recommendation:
Step 2 - Online Application:
1. P.E.O. Executive Office emails applicant instructions for logging into online account
2. Student must submit within 30 days of receiving email
3. Application includes:
- Information about the student
- Extracurricular and community service/volunteer activities
- 700-word essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Unofficial high school transcript (through 11th grade/junior year)
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