Chapter CZ of P.E.O. awarded a scholarship for 2025 to Danille Curtis of Gowrie recently. Curtis, a Simpson College and Paton-Churdan High School graduate, works full time as the Iowa director at Midwest Mission in Jefferson.
The $500 local scholarship will be utilized by Curtis to help obtain her master’s degree in philanthropy and non-profit development from University of Northern Iowa.
Her goal in pursuing this degree is to continue growing in her current role and expanding the work being done by Midwest Mission serving communities around the world and around the corner through disaster relief, health, education and humanitarian aid.
P.E.O. Chapter CZ has offered scholarships to local women locally or those with local connections who are continuing their education while working since 1990. P.E.O. International also has a number of scholarship opportunities for women. Chapter CZ raises funds for the scholarships through several projects including a pickleball tournament in the fall.
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.
Presenting the scholarship award to Curtis (center) are Lois Last, incoming Chapter CZ president (left)t and Deb Kucerak, outgoing Chapter CZ president (right).
Those interested in applying for the 2026 scholarship or learning about other P.E.O. scholarship opportunities, should contact: PEO chapter CZ members Marty Hennesy at martygirlia@gmail.com or Jean Van Gilder at jeanvg@netins.net.
