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Female high school seniors who are U.S. or Canadian citizens or legal permanent residents with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter, may receive a one-time award for full-time study at an accredited U.S. or Canadian postsecondary institution the following academic year.
The award is $2,500. Recipient count varies by chapter nominations.
Local chapters submit recommendations from August 15 through October 15. Nominated students then have 30 days to complete the online application, including a 700-word essay, transcript, community service record, and two letters of recommendation, plus a chapter interview.
The Philanthropic Educational Organization supports exceptional young women through chapter-based merit nominations.
The PEO STAR Scholarship awards $2,500.
Key requirements include: High school; Undergraduate; Woman; GPA 3+. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Yes, the application includes one essay question. Award Scholar drafts scholarship essays in your own voice, so the writing takes minutes instead of hours.
This award works by nomination rather than direct application. Confirm your eligibility, then arrange the nomination through the sponsor's process.
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