PEO Chapter GP Scholarship

Type: Needs-based (FAFSA/CASFA required)
Award: Amount varies. Supports multiple students.

The P.E.O. Sisterhood is a 152-year-old U.S.-based women’s organization of about 230,000 members, with a primary focus on providing educational opportunities through scholarships, grants, and loans for female students worldwide. The Sisterhood is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with chapters throughout the United States and Canada. P.E.O. has given over $398 million in financial assistance to more than 119,000 women to pursue their educational goals. Chapter GP, Colorado, is one of approximately 240 chapters in the state and 50+ chapters in the Denver metro area. Chapter GP began in 1976 with 18 members and is now comprised of 70+ women who live all over the metro area.

Requirements, Terms, and Conditions

• Females are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants will submit a 2-page (typed) letter introducing themselves and sharing their background (family), educational goals, work history, inspirations, interests, hobbies, and most importantly, reason for needing financial assistance.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and enrolled in a minimum of 10 credit hours.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress at CCD.
• Awardee is encouraged to attend PEO events throughout the year.