Lydia Roos, doctoral student in Health Psychology, received the 2019-20 P.E.O. International Scholarship from the P.E.O Sisterhood, an organization focused on helping women around the world participate in graduate study in the U.S. and Canada.
The P.E.O. Scholar Award is a competitive, merit-based $15,000 award intended to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs. Scholars have demonstrated their ability to make significant contributions in their chosen field of study and a positive impact on society, having assumed leadership positions in university academics and scientific research.
Roos was nominated for the award by the local PEO chapter, then competed with nominees nationwide.
Roos is an "outstanding student and citizen of the Health Psychology Program," said Dr. Virginia Gil-Rivas, Professor, Department of Psychological Science and Director of the Health Psychology Doctoral Program. She also is a previous recipient of the Hershel and Cornelia Everett Foundation Fellowship offered through The Graduate School.
The P.E.O. Sisterhood is an international women's organization of about 230,000 members, with a primary focus on providing educational opportunities for female students worldwide.
For more information on UNC Charlotte’s graduate program in Health Psychology, please visit UNC's Graduate Admissions. More information on student funding such as the Everett Fellowship is available from The Graduate School.