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P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

PEO Sisterhood OK State Chapter

Foundation Grants for Women
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Funding Amount

Up to $4,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education

Purpose: Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who need to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Award Details:

  • One-time grant with maximum award of $4,000

  • May be awarded for academic or technical courses, including online programs

  • Can cover education-related expenses: tuition, books, supplies, testing and graduation fees, transportation (estimated gas, parking, local bus fare only—not auto loans/maintenance), childcare (only while in class or studying), uniforms required by program, equipment/tools necessary for study

    • Eligibility:

  • Recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter

  • Citizen or legal permanent resident of U.S. or Canada

  • Enrolled in accredited certification or degree program from accredited institution

  • Has not already earned a master's degree or above

  • Living and studying in U.S. or Canada for entire course of study

  • Had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in adult life

  • Has begun educational program if course of study is more than one term

  • Within 18 consecutive months of completing educational program

  • Enrolled in education program which, once concluded, will lead to employment or job advancement

    • What PCE Does Not Fund:

  • Living expenses

  • Repayment of educational loans or personal debt

  • Prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program

  • Students choosing immediate continuation of education beyond current program

  • Students who have already earned master's degree or above

  • Students enrolled in post-master's certificate or doctoral programs

    • Contact: P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312; Phone: 515-255-3153; Fax: 515-255-3820

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Steps:
    1. Members of local P.E.O. chapter interview student
    2. Local chapter votes on sponsorship
    3. If successful, chapter recommends student
    4. Following chapter recommendation, P.E.O. Executive Office sends student online application
    5. Student has 30 days to complete and submit application
    6. Both applicant and sponsoring chapter notified of decision
    7. If denied due to insufficient financial plan, student can reapply with improved plan

    Required Materials:

  • Detailed income and expense information

  • Information about educational program

  • Financial documentation supporting need

    • Alternative Option:
    If interested in PCE grant but do not know a P.E.O. member: complete "Information for Potential PCE Sponsorship" form (does not guarantee recommendation and is not the PCE application)

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    Fields of Work

    women

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