Oregon State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood
photo by Gary Halvorson
About P.E.O. Oregon
Founded in 1869, we are an organization dedicated to the advancement of women through educational support including scholarships, grants, loans, and the stewardship of Cottey College. Our mission is to help women around the world advance through education.
Learn more about our unique organization at peointernational.org, the official website of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Oregon State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood was established in 1911. There are 164 local chapters throughout the state. The Oregon State Chapter Charitable Trust holds three projects which award scholarships to Oregon women.
Save the Date:
2029 Convention of International Chapter
September 6-8, 2029
Oregon State Chapter is thrilled to be hosting the 2029 Convention of International Chapter to be held in Portland!
Oregon Marguerite Scholarship
The Oregon Marguerite Scholarship provides Oregon women with grants for tuition and fees to be applied toward a degree, certificate, workshop, vocational or technical course, and specialized training at any post-secondary level accredited institution in Oregon.
Oregon Scholarship
The Oregon Scholarship provides Oregon women with grants for tuition and fees to women pursuing a degree at an accredited Oregon College or University. The applicant must have junior, senior, or graduate level status and must be pursuing a solid degree. The amount of the award depends upon the funds available in the year of the application.
Oregon Cottey
Scholarship
The Cottey Scholarship provides Oregon women with grants for tuition to Oregon students accepted for admittance to Cottey College. The amount of the award is dependent upon the number of applicants and the funds available in the year of application