The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) awards $2,500 to female high school seniors with exceptional merit.
Scholarship Details
- Merit-based by recommendation and an essay
- Recipients may attend any accredited U.S. or Canada college
- Non-renewable
Eligibility Criteria
- Female
- High school senior
- Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Planning to attend an accredited U.S. or Canada college
- Leadership, extracurricular involvement, and academic excellence
Application Process
- Participate in an interview with a local PEO chapter
- If chosen for recommendation, gather required documents, including:
- 700-word essay
- Academic transcript and record of community service
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Complete the application and submit it before the deadline, including all supplemental documents
Winners will be announced April 30th each year. Recipients must enter college within the academic year following their high school graduation to apply the award.
