P.E.O. PHILANTHROPIES and OREGON PROJECTS Steps for Sponsoring a Successful Recipient

Steps for Sponsoring a Successful Recipient Become Knowledgeable Identify Qualified Applicants Understand the Application Process Set Expectations 1 : 2 3 4

Become Knowledgeable Take Time to Learn about International projects Know Basic Qualifications Be Able to Ask Two Questions Are you going back to school? Are you within 2 years of your degree? Do you need help with financing your education? Visit the International Website Refer Potential Applicant to the International Website – Public Site

Become Knowledgeable Take Time to Educate Your Chapter Suggestions for Local Chapters Provide Programs and Short Reports Retain education committee members with knowledge and passion Give Members a Copy of: P.E.O. Philanthropic Projects Fact Chart

Identify Qualified Candidates Get the Word Out Ask Members – friends, relatives Visit Schools Counselors, Teachers, Coaches, Others who work with Students, Peers, Newspaper Articles, Past Recipients and more! Provide Materials and Posters Applicants Find Us!

Sponsor vs. Refer Must be Sponsored by a Local P.E.O. Chapter ELF PCE PSA STAR May be Referred by a Local P.E.O. Chapter Cottey College IPS

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund ELF Tips Money is Available Need-based, but Quite Generous! Key Factor in Determining Need: A student must not have income to complete her education WITHOUT borrowing.

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Parental Income is Not a Consideration Federal Government no Longer Extends Subsidized Loans to Graduate Students ELF Has Money to Lend!

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education PCE Tips Applicant - Articulate a Viable Financial Plan Complete Two Worksheets BEFORE Interview Pre-Application Eligibility Worksheet Pre-Application Income Expense Worksheet Determine Eligibility Information for Online Recommendation

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Additional Information Educational Loans not Considered Income Letter of Recommendation – 3 Essay Questions What inspired sponsorship? – 300 words Why Necessary to Return to School? – 200 words Plans for Employment or Job Advancement? – 100 words

P.E.O. Scholar Awards PSA Tips Potential to Make a Significant Contribution Award for Doctoral Degree Expenses Letter or Recommendation – One Page Introduce her Nominee’s proposal will speak to merit

Additional Information P.E.O. Scholar Awards Additional Information Full-time Employed Doctoral Students Now Eligible PSA Rewards Excellence! Supporting Women ... Changing the World

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship STAR Tips Questions: HS Counselor Visit: How does Nominee go Beyond the Norm? Is she a Joiner or a Doer? HS Counselor Visit: Take Cottey Chairman and Cottey Interest Form with You!

We want the community to know about P.E.O. and the STAR Scholarship! P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Chapters May Submit ONE Nominee Present award at a High School Awards Ceremony if possible We want the community to know about P.E.O. and the STAR Scholarship!

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship How do International Students Learn about IPS? Majority - online Only 10 – 15% of IPS recipients are referred by P.E.O.s Chapters do not “sponsor” - they “refer” students

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Visit the International Student Office & take: IPS FLYER IPS INFORMATION CARD Refer a potential IPS Recipient to: International website Form – Place to list P.E.O. and Chapter Letters

Cottey College P.E.O. Referrals are Key! Daughters and Granddaughters Friends and Neighbors College Fairs High School Counselor Visits Student Gatherings STAR Applicants Cottey Fact: Almost 81% of students referred by a P.E.O. Complete their application vs. 55% of others.

Understand the Application Process Before You Go Online Write Letter of Recommendation Use Word & Save Date of Chapter Vote Amount Requested, if needed Gather ALL Information for the Online Forms

Understand the Application Process P.E.O. PHILANTHROPIES - 4 STEPS FOR SPONSORING SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS - UPDATED 2018 Understand the Application Process Tips for Online Recommendation Form New Enhanced Online Process Create Account & Password Step-by-Step Instructions Save & Return Verify Emails Print Completed Form Before Submitting Ways to Confirm Submission: Immediate Reply Email Confirming Submission Verify under “My Applications”

Set Expectations Statistics of Potential Success P.E.O. PHILANTHROPIES - 4 STEPS FOR SPONSORING SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS - UPDATED 2018 Set Expectations Statistics of Potential Success Need Based Awards P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Money Available – 99.7% P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education High Demand – 98% Smaller Awards P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Very Competitive – 39% Merit Based Awards P.E.O. Scholar Awards Very Competitive – 13% P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Very Competitive – 28%

Steps for Sponsoring a Successful Recipient Oregon Scholarships Steps for Sponsoring a Successful Recipient

Become Knowledgeable Take Time to Learn Know Basic Qualifications Be Able to Ask Two Questions Are you a citizen of the United States and a legal resident of Oregon? Are you attending an accredited institution in the state of Oregon? Visit the Oregon Website/projects

Become Knowledgeable Take Time to Educate Your Chapter Suggestions for Local Chapters Provide Programs and Short Reports Retain Chapter Education Committee members with Knowledge and Passion Give Members a Copy of: Oregon Projects Fact Chart

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. Applications are due March 1

Oregon Marguerite Scholarship Additional Information Award amounts dependent on need and funds available. Preference is given to a woman re-entering school after a significant break in education; those with dependents and already successfully enrolled in school rather than entering freshman take priority. Fees, books and other expenses such as childcare and transportation may be covered if school fees are paid.

Oregon Scholarship Applications Due April 1 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 pursing a solid degree. Applications Due April 1

Additional Information Oregon Scholarship Additional Information The amount of the award depends upon the funds available in the year of the application Six credit hours minimum and minimum 2.5 GPA required Plans for Employment or Job Advancement?

Do Chapters Ever Sponsor a Cottey Student? Yes! Cottey College Do Chapters Ever Sponsor a Cottey Student? Yes! Oregon Cottey Travel Fund Travel Reimbursement for Prospective Student Visit to Campus Oregon Cottey Scholarship When Student Accepted Apply by March 1 for Oregon Cottey Award

Set Expectations Statistics of Potential Success Need Based Awards Oregon Marguerite Scholarship Depends on money available and Number of applicants High Demand Oregon Scholarship

Understand the Application Process Before Submission Write Letter of Recommendation Use Word & Save Date of Chapter Vote Gather ALL Information for the Paper Forms

Qualified Applicant Is She Eligible for More than One? POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS DOCTORAL STUDENT 2 YRS – MERIT & NEED PSA ELF NEED BASED– SUPPLEMENT PCE WITH OREGON SCHOLARSHIP PCE Marguerite or Scholar NEED BASED – 2 YRS FROM DEGREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AT COTTEY COTTEY IPS 2 YRS OF DEGREE – ASSOC/BACHELORS ELF ACCEPTED AT COTTEY - APPLY for OREGON COTTEY SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Cottey Scholarship SPONSOR FOR STAR & APPLY TO COTTEY STAR

P.E.O. PHILANTHROPIES and OREGON PROJECTS “Let’s Go Find Recipients!” Created by Barb Ruel, PSP, Texas, and edited for Oregon State Chapter with permission of Texas State Chapter by Joani Bristol, PSP/FD