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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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!

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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!

14. 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!

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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 s
Print Completed Form Before Submitting
Ways to Confirm Submission:
Immediate Reply
Confirming Submission
Verify under “My Applications”

20. 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%

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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?

28. 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

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

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

31. 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

32. 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