Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 PEO International Peace Scholarship for international students to study in Canada or the United States. The scholarship provides financial assistance to international women pursuing graduate studies at accredited universities in the United States or Canada.
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established to support women’s education and promote international peace and understanding. Eligible applicants pursuing advanced degrees in Canada or the United States can receive up to US$12,500 toward their studies.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor: P.E.O. International
- Scholarship Type: Need-Based Financial Assistance
- Study Destination: USA or Canada
- Maximum Award: US$12,500
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Graduate/Advanced Degree
- Eligible Applicants: International Women
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PEO International Peace Scholarship 2027-2028 | Program Overview
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to women from outside the United States and Canada who are pursuing advanced degrees at accredited colleges or universities in either country.
The scholarship is based on demonstrated financial need and is intended to supplement other financial resources rather than cover the student’s entire cost of study. Applicants must therefore demonstrate that they have additional resources available to meet their estimated academic and living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a woman from outside the United States and Canada seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in either country.
- Intend to return to her home country after completing her studies to use her education to make a positive impact and foster global peace.
- Be qualified for admission to the proposed programme of study.
- Have a full year of formal coursework remaining and be enrolled and in residence in the United States or Canada for the entire school year.
- Not be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Residency for tax purposes only is permitted.
- Demonstrate financial need and provide information about additional resources available to meet study expenses.
Doctoral students who have completed their coursework and are working only on their dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.
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Scholarship Benefits
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship provides:
- A maximum award of US$12,500 for one year of study.
- Financial assistance toward tuition, school and living expenses.
- The possibility of receiving a smaller award depending on the applicant’s demonstrated financial need.
The scholarship is a grant-in-aid and is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. Applicants may use other resources such as personal or family funds, tuition waivers, teaching assistantships, employment, study grants and other scholarships to meet the remaining costs.
Application Procedures
How to Apply: Interested applicants should first complete the online Eligibility Form through the official P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship application system.
The application process involves:
- Complete and submit the IPS Eligibility Form.
- Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will receive instructions for completing the scholarship application.
- Complete the required application materials and provide information about your proposed programme, finances and other required details.
- Submit the completed application by the deadline applicable to your enrolment status.
Eligibility must first be established before the full application materials are made available.
Application Documents
Applicants who successfully complete the eligibility stage may be required to provide information and supporting documents relating to their:
- Academic background and proposed graduate programme.
- Admission or enrolment at the intended U.S. or Canadian institution.
- Estimated educational and living expenses.
- Personal and family financial resources.
- Other scholarships, grants, assistantships, tuition waivers or financial support.
- Plans following completion of their studies.
Applicants should follow the instructions provided through the P.E.O. application system after their eligibility has been confirmed, as the required information may depend on their individual application status.
Application Deadline
December 15, 2026.
This is the deadline for submitting the Eligibility Form, which is the first required stage of the 2027–2028 application process. Eligible applicants will subsequently receive instructions and the applicable deadline for completing the full scholarship application.
