PEO Scholar Award
Deadline Date: 06-30-2026
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A woman is eligible for consideration for a PEO Scholar Award is she:
- Is nominated by a local chapter of the PEO Sisterhood
- Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the US or Canada at the time of her nomination
- At a minimum, has a bachelor’s degree
- Is within two years of her graduation date and has at least one full academic year of work remaining to complete her doctoral -level degree as measured from the time the first award payment is made (August 1). Those in a multiple-degree program (e.g., pursuing both an MD and a PhD) must be within two years of completing the entire program from that date.
- Is enrolled in her program at an accredited US or Canadian college of university. Study abroad is permitted provided the student is enrolled in a US or Canadian postsecondary institution. Remote learning is permissible.
The applications of individuals who satisfy these eligibility criteria will be evaluated on a nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability or PEO connection.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SCHOLAR AWARD OF $25,000.
- Nominee’s proposal
- Potential to make significant contributions in her field(s)of endeavor or to make a positive impact on society
- Recommendations from three university professors or professional mentors
- Evidence of scholarly activities (publications, presentations, patents, performances, etc.)
- Academic awards and honors (honor societies, scholarships, etc.)
- Academic record
- Career objectives
- Examples of individual leadership and cultural experiences
For more information, visit Scholar Awards - P.E.O. International.
Local contacts for more information and/or to schedule an interview: Peggy Ross at [email protected] or Ginger Kurtz at gingerkurtz@