P.E.O. California State Scholarships and Grants
Dorothy L. Weller Scholarship Fund
The Dorothy L. Weller Scholarship Fund, administered by the P.E.O. California State Chapter, provides need-based financial support to women residents of California pursuing studies in the broad field of law, including paralegal or law school programs
Ethel O. Gardner Scholarship Fund
The Ethel O. Gardner Scholarship Fund Group, administered by the P.E.O. California State Chapter, awards need-based educational grants to California-resident women who have completed at least two years of college (upper‑division undergraduates or graduate students) in any field of study, based on strong academic performance, character, and community involvement
Ruth G. White Scholarship Fund
The Ruth G. White Scholarship Fund, administered by the P.E.O. California State Chapter, awards need-based educational grants to California-resident women who have completed at least one year of graduate study in the broad field of medicine, recognizing their academic excellence, integrity, and community involvement
Scholarship Selection Comittee
The Scholarship Selection Committee of the P.E.O. California State Chapter oversees the review and awarding of more than 40 individual scholarships—spanning various fields of study, institution types, and residency requirements—ensuring that applicants who meet multiple criteria are considered for all relevant opportunities.
Loving Concern Fund
The Loving Concern Fund, administered by the P.E.O. California State Chapter since 1925, provides short-term emergency financial assistance to California residents—both women and men—facing temporary crises due to extraordinary circumstances
Stella Carver Fund
The Stella Carver Fund, administered by the P.E.O. California State Chapter, provides need-based grants to California women aged 60 and older to help cover essential expenses such as housing, healthcare, and other vital human services.
SHINE Fund
The SHINE Fund, administered by the P.E.O. California State Chapter, offers need‑based grants to a female high school graduate in California to help cover educational expenses during their first two years of college or while attending vocational or certification programs.