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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA)

Last verified 25 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund awards up to $12,500 per year to selected women from outside the US and Canada – including African nationals – pursuing graduate study at accredited institutions in the US or Canada.

Provider
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Host country
United States
Deadline
December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application)
Region
North America

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Women who are citizens of a country other than the United States or Canada, accepted for full-time graduate study at an accredited institution in the US or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have at least one full academic year of study remaining.
Funding
Up to $12,500 per year
Study level
Masters, PhD
Deadline
December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Women who are citizens of a country other than the United States or Canada, accepted for full-time graduate study at an accredited institution in the US or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have at least one full academic year of study remaining.

Recorded funding information

  • Up to $12,500 per year

About the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA) (2026)

## About the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) is a graduate scholarship of up to USD 12,500 per academic year for selected women from outside the United States and Canada – including across Africa – pursuing full-time graduate study at North American institutions. ## What is offered - Up to USD 12,500 per academic year (renewable for one additional year) - Mentorship and a welcoming community of P.E.O. chapter members in your host city ## Eligibility - Female citizen of a country other than the US or Canada - Accepted (or already enrolled) for full-time graduate study at an accredited US or Canadian institution - At least one full academic year of study remaining when funds are used - Demonstrated financial need - Intent to return home after graduation - Not eligible: PhD candidates beyond coursework, post-doctoral applicants, medical residencies / internships ## How to apply The eligibility form opens on August 15 each year. Submit by December 15 to receive an application. Completed applications are due January 20. Apply via the P.E.O. International website.

Funding information

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  • Up to $12,500 per year

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA) eligibility

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  • Women who are citizens of a country other than the United States or Canada, accepted for full-time graduate study at an accredited institution in the US or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have at least one full academic year of study remaining.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA) document information

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    How to apply for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-international-peace-scholarship-ips to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Women who are citizens of a country other than the United States or Canada, accepted for full-time graduate study at an accredited institution in the US or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have at least one full academic year of study remaining.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application)

      Provider deadline information: December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 5/25/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA)?+

    Women who are citizens of a country other than the United States or Canada, accepted for full-time graduate study at an accredited institution in the US or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have at least one full academic year of study remaining.

    What funding does the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (USA) offer?+

    Listed funding: Up to $12,500 per year. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-international-peace-scholarship-ips to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Women who are citizens of a country other than the United States or Canada, accepted for full-time graduate study at an accredited institution in the US or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have at least one full academic year of study remaining.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: December 15 (recommendation) / January 20 (application). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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