Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars:

A P.E.O. Philanthropies Web Tour

Presented by Teri Lane, O and Kathy Biele, AI

Salt Lake Area Reciprocity and Projects GroupFebruary 10, 2011

How many P.E.O. Philanthropies ?

International?

Utah ?

International Philanthropieswww.peointernational.org

•Educational Loan Fund (ELF)

•International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

•Project for Continuing Education (PCE)

•Scholar Award (PSA)

•STAR Scholarship (STAR)

•Cottey College

Utah Philanthropieswww.peoutah.org

•Helen Abbott Fund

•Chapter F, Utah Cottey Graduate Scholarship

•Ruth H. Clark Cottey Scholarship

•Ruth S. Clayton Memorial Nursing Scholarship

•Susan W. Coda Memorial Scholarship

•Gump & Ayers Scholarship for Single Mothers

•Carole S. Putnam Memorial Scholarship

•Utah Cottey Scholarship Fund

International = 6

Utah Projects = 8

No worries!

MAPAt-A-Glance Handouts & Websites

GUIDESContact List - find a “SISTER in the

KNOW”

Resources on www.peoutah.org Handouts found at P.E.O. Philanthropies > At-A-Glance

1. International Philanthropies - At-A-Glance2. Utah Philanthropies - At-A-Glance3. Utah Standing Committees and Appointments

Handouts at www.peoutah.org

Launching Pad: At-A-Glance

Putting the Pieces Together

Assists Utah Women Accepted to Cottey

Assists Utah Cottey Graduates

For High School Seniors

• For exceptional Utah women• Attending a college or university outside the state of Utah• Applications sent to Utah High Schools• No Chapter Sponsor needed

• For exceptional women• Chapter Recommendation

For Utah Women

• For Utah High School Graduates• Accepted to Nursing Program• Financial Need• Sent to all Utah Nursing Programs• Chapter Recommendation

• For Single Mothers• Utah Resident, High School Graduate• Enrolled in Undergraduate Program• Sent to all Utah Colleges

Within Two Years

• 3% LOAN, $10,000 maximum• Accredited Higher Education Program

(Vocational, Nursing, Undergraduate,

Graduate, Law or Medical School)• Within 2 years of completion • Chapter Recommendation • 24 consecutive months as non-

student• Within 2 years of educational goal• Enrolled in an educational program leading to employment or job advancement• Chapter Sponsor

Pursuing Graduate Degree

• International Student• Enrolled full time in

Graduate Program or Cottey College

• Promise to Return to Own Country

• Pursuing doctoral level degree

or postdoctoral research• Highly Competitive• Within 2 years of completion • Chapter Nomination

Financial Aid For Utah Women• Utah Resident with financial need• Funds either for 1) emergency assistance; or 2) a degree or certification program post-secondary Utah institution     • Chapter Sponsor     

• Utah Resident with financial need• Seeking education that is not part of a degree program at a Utah institution• Chapter Sponsor

For Utah Projects: www.peoutah.org

•Description•Requirements•Due Date•Application•Contact Information

For International: www.peointernational.org

PUBLIC Pages have general information

For International: www.peointernational.org

Log in to access MEMBERS ONLY information

•Forms•Procedures•Calendar•Newsletters•Programs•Webinars•Recipients•Interview Skills

HELP is simply a call or click away

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Women Helping Women Reach For The Stars

is a philanthropic educational organization where women

celebrate the advancement of women;

educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship

of Cottey College; and

motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

Discussion:Where have you or your chapter

found recipients?