PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women: Masters and PhD Study in the US and Canada

The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a PEO program that pays part of the cost of graduate study in the United States or Canada for selected women from other countries. Awards are need-based and are meant to support advanced degrees, not to cover every expense. Recipients are expected to return home and use their education to benefit their own countries and support global peace.

• Host: PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund
• Level: Masters or PhD
• Study destination: accredited universities and colleges in the United States or Canada
• Who can apply: women from outside the United States and Canada
• Value: up to $12,500 for one year of study, based on need
• Application window: 15 September to 15 December each year
• Number of awards: not specified

Accredited universities and colleges in the United States or Canada.

Masters or PhD programmes in any field offered at an accredited university.

The fund does not support online courses, research, internships, or practical training that is not combined with coursework.

Not specified.

Women.

The scholarships are grants-in-aid, not full funding, and are not meant to cover all academic or personal costs. The maximum amount for one (1) year of study is $12,500, set according to need. Smaller amounts may be given depending on each student's situation.

A recipient in graduate school may apply for one (1) renewal. In total, a student may receive assistance for no more than two (2) years.

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund gives financial help to women from outside the United States and Canada who are working toward advanced degrees at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada. The expectation is that students return to their home countries and use their education to make a positive impact and support global peace.

To qualify for a first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year.

Doctoral students who have finished coursework and are working only on a dissertation cannot apply as first-time applicants.

International students at Cottey College are eligible to apply.

A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible. A student with residency for tax purposes only is permitted.

This award suits women who are not from the United States or Canada, are already heading into a Masters or PhD at an accredited institution there, and will be on campus for a full academic year. It fits students with at least a full year of coursework ahead who need partial help with costs rather than full funding.

It is not for first-time applicants who are dissertating only, for US or Canadian citizens and permanent residents, or for study that is online or purely practical training without coursework.

Applicants must first establish eligibility. The eligibility information is on the official website at any time, but the completed form is only accepted electronically in the IPS office between 15 September and 15 December each year.

Check the official website (link below) for detailed instructions on how to apply.

• Who can apply? Women from outside the United States and Canada who are seeking a Masters or PhD at an accredited institution in the US or Canada.
• What does the scholarship cover? It is a grant-in-aid of up to $12,500 for one year of study, based on need, and is not intended to cover all expenses.
• How long can I receive it? One renewal is possible, for no more than two (2) years in total.
• When is the deadline? The completed form is accepted only between 15 September and 15 December each year.
• Can doctoral students apply? Yes, unless they have finished coursework and are working only on a dissertation as first-time applicants.
• How do I apply? Establish eligibility first, then submit the form electronically to the IPS office during the application window.

• Read the official eligibility page before you prepare anything, since eligibility must be established before application material is sent.
• Gather proof of enrolment, your study plan and your budget early so you can explain your need clearly.
• Confirm that your programme is at an accredited institution and that you will be in residence for the full year.
• Submit well inside the 15 September to 15 December window rather than at the last minute.