P.E.O. Scholar Awards

Instructions for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship online application, detailing sections, required documents, and deadlines.

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DeadlineJune 1, 2027

Award amount$2,500

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

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P. E. O. STAR Scholarship Eligibility and Application Process

Details the eligibility requirements and application process for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, a non-renewable $2,500 award for graduating high school women.

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Award amount

$2,500

Eligibility

Recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter; Citizen or legal permanent resident of the US or Canada; Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurriculars, community service, and future potential; Plans to attend an accredited postsecondary institution full or part-time

Requirements

Application submitted no more than 30 days after receiving email instructions; 700-word essay; Two letters of recommendation; Unofficial high school transcript (through 11th grade)

Application materials

Student information; Extracurricular and community service/volunteer activities; 700-word essay; Two letters of recommendation; Unofficial high school transcript

How to apply

Be recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter; Receive email instructions from the P.E.O. Executive Office; Log into an online account to complete the application; Submit application within 30 days of receiving email

Important dates

Awards announced annually by April 30

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