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The P.E.O. Chapter AB of Monticello has announced that local nursing student, Zaratta Ingram, is the 2026-2027 recipient of the P.E.O Foundation Scholarship.
Ingram, who previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Arkansas, is currently advancing her education by pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM).
In selecting Ingram for the $3,000 award, the local P.E.O. chapter highlighted her exceptional discipline, perseverance, and clear sense of professional purpose. According to the scholarship committee, Ingram’s application demonstrated a profound passion for patient care and a commitment to expanding her clinical knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality of service to her future patients.
The P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is a global sisterhood dedicated to motivating, educating, and celebrating women. A core pillar of the organization’s mission is removing barriers to education by funding scholarships for women attending accredited colleges, universities, and vocational schools.
The P.E.O. Chapter AB of Monticello, a group composed of 39 local women, grants this scholarship specifically to support students attending UAM. The award serves as one of several initiatives the group undertakes to foster educational advancement for women in the region.
