PEO Women Awards & Scholarships
Please note: the P.E.O. is an organization separate from UNM and Graduate Studies. Their funding opportunities are listed for information purposes only.
The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Sisterhood supports female scholars with six philanthropies that include ownership of a women's college, Cottey College, and five projects that provide higher educational assistance:
Click on the name of the project for more information and specific requirements for application.
| Program/Project | Summary | Candidates | Maximum Award |
| Cottey College | An independent, liberal arts & sciences college for women in Nevada, MO, owned & operated by the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1927 | 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) |
| Must be within 2 years, but not less than 4 months, of completing course of study | $12,000 (USD) for associate and bachelor degree programs, technical or professional training, and post-graduate certifications, $15,000 (USD) for master's degrees and $20,000 (USD) for doctoral level degrees |
| Need-based scholarship | Citizen of country other than US or Canada, graduate students or students attending Cottey College | $10,000 (USD) | |
| Program for Continuing Education (PCE) | Need-based scholarship | Must have had at least a 24-month break in education and be within 24 months of completing program | $3,000 (USD) |
| Scholar Awards (PSA) | Merit-based award | Must be within 2 years of completing a doctoral level degree | $15,000 (USD) |
| STAR | Merit-based scholarship | For high school seniors enrolling in a postsecondary institution upon graduation | $2,500 (USD) |
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.
