Established in 1949, the International Peace Scholarship Fund works for the betterment of women by providing scholarships from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. For P.E.O. members, education is the most essential medium for world peace and understanding.
Eligibility for Scholarship
An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the United States or Canada. A student holding citizenship or permanent residency of the United States or Canada is ineligible. Scholarships are not given for research, internships, or practical training, if not combined with coursework; travel, or to pay past debts. In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining, be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year. Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants. International students attending Cottey are eligible to apply for a scholarship.
Amount of Scholarship
The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
Scholarship
The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to confirm additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships.
Application policies
Eligibility must be established before application material is made available electronically to applicants.
Announcement of award
Awards are announced in May. The amount of the scholarship will be divided into two payments to be distributed in August and December.
Last date for submitting the application is January 31, 2012.
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