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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) 2027–2028
| Official name | P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) 2027–2028 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | USA |
| Amount / funding | Maximum USD 12,500, need-based. Not intended to cover all expenses. |
| Deadline | Eligibility period and applications accepted 15 September to 15 December each year (first gate 15 December 2026). Completed-application dates 1 February 2027 (already enrolled) / 15 March 2027 (not yet enrolled) are secondary-sourced only. |
| Start date | 2027–2028 academic year |
| Minimum requirements | Women outside the US/Canada seeking an advanced degree at an accredited US/Canadian institution (plus the Cottey College route), with one full year of coursework remaining and enrolled/resident for the full school year. Must return home after the degree. Doctoral students on dissertation only are not eligible as first-time applicants. No online, research-only or internship-only study. |
| Short description | P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship for women from outside the US and Canada pursuing an advanced degree at an accredited US or Canadian institution, awarding up to USD 12,500 on a need basis, with a return-home requirement after the degree. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: MSc, PhD · Funding type: partial · Field: 12 Any field - Multi-discipline
Application checklist
- Confirm eligibility: woman outside the US/Canada seeking an advanced degree at an accredited US/Canadian institution (plus the Cottey College route), with one full year of coursework remaining and enrolled/resident for the full school year
- Submit the eligibility and application materials during the eligibility period, 15 September to 15 December
- Complete the application by 1 February 2027 (already enrolled) or 15 March 2027 (not yet enrolled) — secondary-sourced dates, flagged for a further official check
- Plan to return home after the degree
Application tips
- Treat 15 December as the first gate: the eligibility period and applications run 15 September to 15 December each year.
- Budget beyond the grant: the maximum is USD 12,500 and it is need-based, not intended to cover all expenses.
- Exclude ineligible study modes: doctoral students on dissertation only are not eligible as first-time applicants, and online, research-only or internship-only study is excluded.
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Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.