P.E.O. Scholar Awards
The P.E.O. Scholar Awards support outstanding women in doctoral programs at UBC and other institutions, fostering research excellence and leadership across a range of disciplines.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: November 20, 2026 (Local P.E.O. chapter nomination deadline) | November 20, 2025 (previous cycle)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 one-time award; partial support for doctoral-level study and research.
Summary: Supports women in doctoral programs in the U.S. or Canada who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership.
Description
The P.E.O. Scholar Awards recognize and encourage academic excellence among women pursuing doctoral-level programs at accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions. These competitive, merit-based awards provide partial financial support and celebrate recipients who have demonstrated leadership and the potential to make significant contributions across fields such as science, medicine, law, the arts, economics, literature, and government. The program is administered in partnership with the University of British Columbia Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
