Overview

The P.E.O. Scholar Awards are one-time, competitive, merit-based awards intended to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs. These awards provide partial support for study and research.

P.E.O. Scholars have demonstrated their ability to make significant contributions in their chosen field of study, having assumed leadership positions in university academics, scientific research, medicine, law, performing arts, international economics, history, literature, government and other demanding fields.

$25,000
award
2,726
awards since 1991
$34 million
awarded since 1991

Awards are announced annually in the spring for the ensuing academic year. The number of awards is determined each year in accordance with funds available.