ELIGIBILITY:

A woman is eligible for consideration for an International Peace Scholarship if she:

is a woman outside the United States and Canada who is seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada;

will return to her home country to utilize her education to make a positive impact and foster global peace; and

has a full year of formal coursework remaining and is enrolled and in residence in the U.S. or Canada for the entire school year; or

is an international student attending Cottey College

At the time of application, the applicant is required to indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work, scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships.

The eligibility period is September 15 to December 15.

BENEFIT:

The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.