P.E.O. INTERATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP FUND (IPS)

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada.

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 indicate 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.

Eligibility
*The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to women from outside the United States and Canada who are seeking advanced degrees from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada with the expectation that students will return to their home countries to utilize their education to make a positive impact and foster global peace.

*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 only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.

*A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible. Note: A student with residency for tax purposes only is permitted.

*Scholarships are not given for online courses, research, internships or for practical training if not combined with coursework.

The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

Visit https://www.peointernational.org/ips to apply. *This is a scholarship outside of UNC, UNC does not select students. Please refer all questions to contact information on website*