International Peace Scholarship 2026
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The International Peace Scholarship 2026 is a significant opportunity for female students pursuing graduate studies in the US and Canada. Offered by the Philanthropic Educational Organisation (P.E.O.), this scholarship fund (IPS) was established in 1949 specifically to support women from abroad in their graduate academic pursuits.
Selected candidates can receive substantial financial assistance, up to USD 12,500, to aid their studies. The selection process is merit-based, ensuring that the most deserving applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria are chosen.
Important Dates:
• Application Commencement: September 15, 2025
• Application Closing: December 15, 2025
For more comprehensive information, the official source for this scholarship is peointernational.org.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:
• be an international student
• be pursuing an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the US or Canada, OR
• be an international student attending Cottey College
• have at least a full year of formal coursework remaining
• be residing in the US/Canada for the duration of the coursework
• be willing to return to the home country after completion of studies
Note:
• Scholarships are not awarded for online courses, research, internships, or practical training unless they are part of formal coursework.
• Students with residency for tax purposes are also eligible.
Required Documents
• A valid visa/passport
• A duly filled application form
• Academic transcripts of the last qualifications
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
1. Access the official application portal for the International Peace Scholarship.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and provide the necessary registration details. (Note: If you have previously registered, please log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID).
3. Once logged in or registered, locate the option to ‘Apply Here’. Then, click ‘Create New Account’ if prompted, and fill in the required personal and academic information.
4. After completing the details, click ‘Submit’ and proceed to verify your email address as instructed.
5. Upon successful email verification, use your valid credentials to log back into the portal.
6. Carefully follow all subsequent steps to complete the application form accurately and submit it before the deadline.