P.E.O. International Awards
Our Sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women's lives with six philanthropies that include ownership of a women's college, Cottey College, and five projects that provide higher educational assistance. In addition, British Columbia offers several scholarships and awards for deserving BC women.
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund (ELF) is a revolving loan fund established in 1907 to lend money to worthy women students to assist them in securing a higher education.
ELF provides loans which allow students of all ages to reach their educational goals. The current maximum loan is $12,000 for a non-degree accredited program, an associate or bachelor’s degree; $15,000 for a master’s degree; and $20,000 for a doctoral degree at 2% interest. Donations to ELF allow the fund to grow and assist ever-increasing numbers of qualified women.
For more information about this loan, please see our international website.
To request additional information, please fill out this form.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. IPS Applicants do not require a chapter recommendation and may apply directly for scholarships.
For more information about this loan, please see our International website.
To request additional information, please fill out this form.
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) was established in 1973 to provide need based grants to women in the United States and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families. The maximum one time grant amount is $3000 though lesser amounts may be awarded according to available funds and financial need.
For more information about this loan, please see our International website.
To request additional information, please fill out this form.
P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) was established in 1991 to provide substantial merit–based awards for women of the United States and Canada who are either pursuing a doctoral level degree or engaged in postgraduate study or research at an accredited college or university.
For more information about this loan, please see our International website.
To request additional information, please fill out this form.
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide non-renewable $2,500 scholarships to exceptional high school graduating women to attend accredited post secondary educational institutions in the United States and Canada in the next academic year.
Eligibility
A woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship provided she:
- Exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics, and potential for future success
- Is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education and is20 years of age or under at the end of the calendar year
- Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
- Plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States or Canada, full-time or part-time, in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation
- Receives the vote of a local chapter
Please note: Each local chapter may only recommend one applicant per year.
For more information about this loan, please see our International website.
To request additional information, please fill out this form.
Cottey College is an independent liberal arts and sciences women's college in Nevada, Missouri. For more than 128 years, the college has offered young women the opportunity to learn and grow into leaders, role models, and confident individuals.
For more information please visit the International website and Cotty College website.
Please visit Local B.C. Awards below for information about additional financial assistance opportunities for B.C. students interested in Cottey College.
Local B.C. Awards
Local BC Awards managed by PEO Foundation
BC PCE Grant
Established by the BC Provincial Chapter with proceeds from the 2005 International Convention and administered through the P.E.O. Foundation. Annual income from the fund is used to provide awards to BC recipients.
Bertha O. Clarke PCE Grant
Established from funds from the Bertha O. Clarke Society and administered through the P.E.O. Foundation. Annual income from the fund is used to provide awards to BC recipients.
Juanita Davis P.E.O. Scholar Award
Established in 1999 in honour of past provincial president, Juanita Davis. Annual income from the fund is used to provide P.E.O. Scholar Awards to BC recipients.
Veronica Bailey Chapter AQ General Scholarship Fund
This award has been established to provide financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who wish to resume their post secondary studies. The award is open to women attending a post-secondary institution, residing in Greater Vancouver, are Canadian citizens or a permanent resident, or have protected-person status and who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance to achieve their educational goals. The amount of the award is USD $1,000.00 to assist with tuition, books, etc.
Eligibility requirements:
- Demonstration of financial need
- Enrolled in a full time or part time program at a post-secondary institution and residing in Greater Vancouver
- Mature female student overcoming adversities in life, with preference given to a mature female student who is returning back to post secondary education.
- Complete a short essay outlining your educational / career goals and explaining your present circumstances that influenced your decision to postpone post secondary education.
Candidates please submit your application online by October 1 (annually).