Applications are open from 15 September until 15 December. Awards are announced in May.
COUNTRYUSA and Canada
LEVELMaster's / PhD
FUNDINGPartial (up to $12,500)
DEADLINE15.12.2026
STATUS
The International Peace Scholarship (IPS) is a programme of the P.E.O. fund, established in 1949. It provides need-based scholarships to women from other countries pursuing graduate degrees at accredited universities in the USA or Canada. Its aim is to promote peace through education, so recipients are expected to return home and contribute to their communities.
Award amount
- Up to $12,500
- The amount depends on financial need and may be smaller
- It is not intended to cover all costs: you list your other funding sources in the application
Who can apply?
- Women from countries other than the USA and Canada
- Pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited university in the USA or Canada
- At least one full year of coursework remaining and in residence for the whole academic year
- Intending to return home after studies
US or Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible. Doctoral students working only on a dissertation cannot apply for the first time. Online study, research only or practical training are not funded.
Key dates
| 15 September | Applications open |
| 15 December | Deadline |
| May | Awards announced |
How to apply
- Read the eligibility and application process page.
- Complete the online IPS form on the official page.
- List other funding sources that cover your costs (personal funds, grants, assistantships, etc.).
- Submit by 15 December.
Frequently asked questions
I have not started at a US university yet. Can I apply?
You must be enrolled and in residence in the USA or Canada for the whole academic year. Check the official policies for your situation.
Can men apply?
No, the programme is for women only.
Source: P.E.O. International, eligibility
Go to the official page