{"692438":{"#nid":"692438","#data":{"type":"event","title":"P.E.O. PhD Scholar Awards Application Deadline","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication materials due to Nominating Chapter: Monday, October 5, 2026\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EP.E.O. Scholar Awards are one-time, competitive, merit-based awards recognizing academic excellence by women in doctoral-level programs. The award amount referenced for this cycle is $25,000; the exact number and dollar amount of awards are set each year based on available funds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow this award works\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a nomination-based award. Students do not apply directly to P.E.O. International. Chapter B-P.E.O., based in Atlanta, accepts applications from Georgia Tech students, reviews them, and interviews candidates. The candidate Chapter B selects then completes an online application to P.E.O. 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Include papers, presentations, or other contributions to your field, and the impact you hope your research will have on society.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ec3dcd0e8285f04039a9c74d68be17a51\u0022\u003EBriefly state your career goals and your involvement in community work, volunteer work, or social and academic organizations at Tech, in Atlanta, or elsewhere.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022eef4840ae79baa3394c444b708ffc889f\u0022\u003EIf applicable, note how you have helped advance opportunities for women through mentorship or education programs.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESend materials to GAChapterBPEO@gmail.com. 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