A SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN

 

ABOUT

P.E.O. International is a US-based international women’s organization of over 230,000 members, with a focus on providing education opportunities to women.

The Georgia P.E.O. Scholarship was founded in 1970.  There are currently 39 different scholarship funds administered by the Georgia P.E.O. Scholarship Committee. To date, 884 scholarships have been awarded totaling $799,165. Scholarships range from $1000-$3,000 and are rubrically scored based on financial-need, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and written essay.

Recipients will be chosen based on need, academic achievement, extracurricular/community involvement, and essay response.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Attend college/university in U.S. or Canada
  • Citizen or legal permanent resident U.S. or Canada
  • Residency in the state of Georgia
  • Minimum GPA 3.25
  • Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited college/university with at least 1 year of study remaining

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Student:

  • Interviewed by local Georgia P.E.O. chapter
  • Complete online application provided by local Georgia P.E.O. chapter
  • Submit essay to local Georgia P.E.O. chapter
  • Arrange for transcript to be sent to local Georgia P.E.O. chapter

Georgia P.E.O. chapter:

  • Interviews student
  • Completes online Recommendation form

 

CONTACT

For information, contact your local GA P.E.O. chapter representative or the Georgia P.E.O. Scholarship Chair at peogastatescholarship@gmail.com