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P.E.O. Foundation Named Scholarships

Purpose: For California women studying in a variety of fields
Named Funds:
  • Beverly Dye Anderson Scholarship
  • Chapter GA Scholarship
  • The Jean Gratiot Fund
  • Ruby W. Henry Scholarship
  • Linda Jones Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship Fund
  • Ora Keck Scholarship
  • Barbara Furse Mackey Scholarship
  • Marjorie M. McDonald P.E.O. Scholarship
  • Stella May Nau Scholarship
  • Pearl Prime Scholarship
  • Helen D. Thompson Memorial
  • Polly Thompson Memorial Music Scholarship
  • Phyllis J. Van Deventer Scholarship
  • The Nearly New Scholarship
  • Helen Beardsley Scholarship
  • Jean Gower Scholarship
Field of study: A variety of fields, with specific designated funds for:
  • fine arts
  • music & music performance
  • music education
  • continuing education
  • health care fields
  • unrestricted
Type: Undergraduate/Upper Division/Graduate
Eligibility: California resident, some restrictions, with specific designated funds for: Orange County residents, continuing education, High School graduate, studying at a California College
Selection criteria: Integrity of character, scholastic ability, school/community activities and financial need
Award Amount: Varies annually (range of $400 - $2,250 in 2008)
Number of Awards: Varies annually (38 awards in 2008)
Timeline:
  • Request an application in Fall of the year (beginning September 1, and no later than January 10.)
  • Completed applications must be postmarked no later than February 10th.

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