The scholarship awarded by Chapter CZ of P.E.O. for 2024 was presented to Cherie Cerveny of Jefferson recently. Cerveny is completing her bachelor of science degree in social work. The $400 local scholarship from Chapter CZ is being utilized to reach that goal.
Cerveny earned her associate’s degree from Des Moines Area Community College. Her career in early childhood services has spanned two decades with 17 years as the director of The Children’s Center/Greene County Early Learning Center in Jefferson. She is now the regional center supervisor for HeadStart. She and her husband Jason have raised their four sons in Jefferson where they have been active in the community for 19 years.
P.E.O. Chapter CZ has offered scholarships to local women locally or those with local connections who are continuing their education since 1990. P.E.O. International also has a number of scholarship opportunities for women.
P.E.O. is an international philanthropic educational organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. Those interested in applying for the 2025 scholarship or learning about other P.E.O. scholarship opportunities, should contact: PEO chapter CZ members Marty Hennesy at martygirlia@gmail.com or Ann Gemberling at gemberlingann@gmail.com.
