P.E.O. Champion/Blakemore Scholarship

Due: Deadline has passed

Amount: $4,500.00

Scholarship Information

The P.E.O Sisterhood is an international philanthropic educational organization that promotes educational opportunities for women through grants, loans, and scholarships. The P.E.O. Champion/Blakemore Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide a scholarship to a high school senior woman attending an accredited post-secondary education institution in the U.S., full-time, in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation. No more than three scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded in 2024-25. No more than three scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded in 2024-25.

 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Demonstrate how they have show perseverance in the face of adversity.
  • Be in the final academic year (senior year) of high school at the time of the application deadline.
  • Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
  • Plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States, full-time, in the fall of the academic year following her high school graduation.

Scholarship Requirements

High School Requirement:
Charter, El Dorado High School, Independence Continuation, Oak Ridge High School, Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School, Charter Community School Home Study Academy , Clarksville Charter (TK-12th), Charter Connections Academy (9th-12th), Charter University Prep (7th-12th), Charter College & Career Prep (7th -12th), Pacific Crest Academy
GPA Minimum:
3.00
Gender Requirement:
Female
Considerations Not Applicable:
Ethnicity, Financial Need, College Choice, Intended Career/Major

Required Documents

  • General Application - qty 1 , Create a PDF of your general application from this website and upload it using the 'Scholarship Specific Application Link'. Click here.
  • Resume - qty 1 , Please provide a resume listing your school & community involvement, work history, etc.
  • Letter of Recommendation (letters of recommendation must be signed by the recommender before upload) - qty 1 , Your letter should be written by a person who can speak to both your academic history and personal history.
  • Unofficial Transcript - qty 1 , Must obtain PDF from College & Career Center
  • Essay - qty 1 , Topic: Essay Question Sheet, Click on the link below to view the essay prompts. Follow the instructions and once complete, be sure to upload it to your student profile Click here.

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Additional Scholarship Information

Scholarship Uses

The P.E.O. Champion/Blakemore Scholarship may be used for non-taxable uses such as tuition, fees, and books. Alternatively, funds may also be used for items that may be taxable, such as room and board. The recipient and her family will make the decision on the use of the funds and will be responsible for any tax implications.

 

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