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I. P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship:

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue Graduate study in the United States and Canada. Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. 

1. Eligibility
  • An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the United States or Canada.
  • A student holding citizenship or permanent residency of the United States or Canada is ineligible.
  • Scholarships are not given for research, internships, practical training, or travel.
  • In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and be
    enrolled on campus for the entire school year.
  • Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants.
2. Amount of scholarship The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship awards are not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to confirm additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses.
Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers and work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships. 

3. Application Policies and Procedures Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility material may be requested at any time or downloaded from our website: peointernational.org. The completed eligibility material will be accepted only between August 15 and December 15. The deadline for returning application and all related material, except applicant’s confirmation of admission from university and income verification, is January 31. A copy of the applicant’s confirmation of admission, specifying the graduate degree programme, and income verification must be received by the International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O.Executive Office by April 1.

4. Contact Information: P.E.O. Executive Office
3700 Grand Avenue
DESMOINES, Iowa 50312.2899
Phone: 515.255.3153
Fax: 515.255.3820

5. Website: http://www.peointernational.org

II.OGS- Ontario Graduate Scholarship: The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) programme is designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. An Ontario Graduate Scholarship is awarded for one academic year, which may consist of two or three consecutive terms. One-term awards are not granted. The value of the OGS is $5,000 per term. Thus, you may receive $10,000 for two consecutive terms or $15,000 for three consecutive terms. The province of Ontario contributes two-thirds of this amount and the university provides one-third.

1. Eligibility

You may be considered for an OGS if you:
  • Plan to be enrolled full-time in an eligible programme leading to a master’s or doctoral degree at an eligible institution in Ontario. Check with your graduate studies office to determine if your programme of study and your institution are eligible for the purposes of this scholarship.
Note: Students who are unable to study full-time due to a disability are eligible to apply for and hold an OGS award. These students must meet all eligibility requirements and conditions.
  • Are a Canadian citizen, Protected Person, or Permanent Resident or have received a Temporary Resident Visa as a member of the student class under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). If applicable, the date on your Protected Person, Permanent Resident, or Temporary Resident Visa Student Class documentation can be no later than November 19, 2008.
Note: You are not eligible for an OGS if you are a refugee claimant and do not have a Temporary Resident Visa Student Class. In addition to basic eligibility criteria, there are minimum academic standards that must be met before you can be considered for an OGS.  Please see OGS application guidelines for more details, such as, minimums OGS academic standards, eligibility and acceptance conditions and how to apply. 

2. Website: https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal

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