P.E.O. Projects and Philanthropies
The P.E.O. Sisterhood maintains six educational projects in the form of grants, scholarships and loans as well as the stewardship of Cottey College.
Our Sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women's lives with six philanthropies that include ownership of an all-women's college, Cottey College, and five projects that provide higher educational assistance:
Program/Project | Summary | Candidates | Maximum Award |
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Cottey College |
Nationally ranked, fully accredited, independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women located in Nevada, Missouri, has been owned/supported by P.E.O. since 1927 and offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in a variety of majors. |
Admission based on academic performance, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, academic recommendations and potential for academic success | Various forms of funding available |
Educational Loan Fund (ELF) |
Low-interest revolving loan to qualified women to assist them in securing a higher education |
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International Peace Scholarship (IPS) |
Scholarship for international female students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada |
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$12,500 (USD) |
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) | Need-based grant for women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families |
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$3,000 (USD) |
Scholar Awards (PSA) |
Substantial merit-based award for women of the U.S. and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral-level degree at an accredited college or university |
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$20,000 (USD) Effective with 2021 Scholars |
STAR | Scholarships for exceptional high school graduating women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year | U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal permanent resident recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter | $2,500 (USD) |
Click on the name of the project for more information and specific requirements for application.
All grants, scholarships and loans, with the exception of the International Peace Scholarship (IPS), require applicants be sponsored by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Individual donors may make tax-deductible gifts to the above mentioned projects or through the P.E.O. Foundation. Find out more about giving opportunities.