P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is currently seeking applications for the International Peace Scholarship program from eligible women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
PEO, one of the pioneer societies for women founded in 1869, is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.
Eligibility
- 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.
The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
Amount of 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 Procedure
Eligibility must be established before application material is made available electronically to applicants. The eligibility information is available at any time from the P.E.O. website. The completed eligibility material will be accepted electronically only between August 15 and December 15.
The deadline for submitting application and all related material, except applicant’s confirmation of admission from the university, is January 31.
Last date for submission of eligibility material is December 15, 2011
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