P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
Need-based scholarship of up to $12,500 USD for women who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens pursuing full-time graduate study at an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United States
Funding
Up to $12,500 USD per academic year, based on financial need (individual circumstances may result in smaller awards). Does not cover the full cost of study.
Eligible applicants
Women; non-U.S. and non-Canadian citizens; enrolled in full-time graduate study in the U.S. or Canada; at least one full year of study remaining; demonstrated financial need
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Overview
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship is offered by P.E.O. International for Master’s study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be accepted for or enrolled in full-time graduate study at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution
- P.E.O. eligibility form (first step)Required
- Full scholarship application formRequired
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance at a U.S./Canadian graduate institutionRequired
- Financial documentationRequired
- Letters of recommendationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Up to $12,500 USD grant (need-based)
May be included
Up to $12,500 USD per academic year, based on financial need (individual circumstances may result in smaller awards). Does not cover the full cost of study. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must not be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Accepted for or enrolled in full-time graduate study at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution; at least one full academic year of study remaining
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Demonstrated financial need; must disclose all other financial resources
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Women; non-U.S. and non-Canadian citizens; enrolled in full-time graduate study in the U.S. or Canada; at least one full year of study remaining; demonstrated financial need. P.E.O. International also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Women; non-U.S. and non-Canadian citizens; enrolled in full-time graduate study in the U.S. or Canada; at least one full year of study remaining; demonstrated financial need
Study route
- Master’s study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Women; non-U.S. and non-Canadian citizens; enrolled in full-time graduate study in the U.S. or Canada; at least one full year of study remaining; demonstrated financial need. P.E.O. International also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Complete the P.E.O. eligibility form at peointernational.org between mid-September and mid-December 2026
- 2
If eligible, submit the full scholarship application with financial documentation by the February or March deadline
- 3
Commit to returning to your home country within 60 days of completing your degree
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027/28 cycle: eligibility form window mid-September to mid-December 2026; application materials due ~February 2027 (enrolled students) / ~March 2027 (not yet enrolled). One award per academic year — not automatically renewable.
The listed deadline is December 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
P.E.O. International
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.