Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

Funding for the Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Dr. Charles W. Day, a retired clinical psychologist and consultant who was raised in Iowa. Dr. Day earned three degrees from the University of Iowa (B.A., 1960; M.A., 1962; Ph.D., 1964) and worked in California, Iowa, and Asia. In 1986, Dr. Day moved to India and spent five years teaching psychotherapy and counseling skills to health professionals and teachers. He also spent three years in Thailand as a Visiting Professor in Psychology and returned to Des Moines in 1994. Dr. Day’s international experiences solidified his desire to help deserving international students study in the United States and, by doing so, contribute to world peace. The stated purpose of the Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship is “to promote world peace, understanding, compassion, and harmony among different ethnic and cultural groups through higher education.”

Deadline for spring funding is January 10.
Deadline for fall funding is June 10.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must be citizens of developing countries
  • F-1 or J-1 undergraduate international students
  • In good academic standing (This means having completed at least one semester at the University of Iowa.)
  • Enrolled full-time in a degree program at the University of Iowa
  • Able to demonstrate financial need (from questionnaire)
  • Be actively maintaining valid F-1 or J-1 immigration status

Possible funding in subsequent semesters will require that scholarship recipients do the following:

  • Submit a new application by June 10 for the following fall and by December 10 for the following spring
  • Continue to meet the above established criteria

Award
Varies
Scopes
International Students
Deadline
06/10/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Country of Citizenship
  2. List names and ages of all dependents (spouse/children) who are living with you in the U.S:
  3. Describe your financial need. Include information on how your financial situation has changed since you first became a student at The University of Iowa. Tell how your educational goals have been impacted. Explain why your situation differs from that faced by other international students at UI. Indicate how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational goals.
  4. Are you currently working?
  5. If you answered "Yes" to the prior question, complete the questions below regarding employment:
    • How many hours do you work each week?
    • How much are you paid per month?
    • If married or in a domestic partnership, what is your spouse/partner's total annual income?
    • List he name and amount of any other scholarship or source of funding you receive.
    • What type of employment do you have?
    • Where do you work?
  6. Monthly Expenses and Income: Indicate the amount of money you spend each month. For expenses such as tuition, which may be paid over the course of several months, please estimate the monthly amount.

    Understand you are expected to completely and accurately list all income sources, including those that are reflected on your most recent I-20, as well as any additional sources. If a source listed on your I-20 is no longer providing you with income, explain this is your written essay. Applications where monthly income information is inaccurate, missing, or incomplete will not be considered for this scholarship award.

    • Expense Total
    • Books
    • Car payments
    • Credit Card Payments
    • Food
    • Health Insurance
    • Other Academic Expenses
    • Other Expense
    • Other Loans
    • Phone
    • Rent/Housing Payment
    • Transportation
    • Tuition
    • Utilities
  7. Monthly Income
    • Income Total
    • Income Source #1
    • Income Source #2
    • Income Source #3
    • Income Source #4
  8. By signing below, I certify that all information contained in this application is true and correct. I also authorize The University of Iowa to release copies of this form and pertinent information to the scholarship selection committee.
    • 1. Signature (Type Full Name):
    • 2. Today's Date
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