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

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

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Focus Areas: Need-based grants for women whose education has been interrupted and who need to return to school to support themselves and/or their families. Covers academic or technical courses, including online programs.

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

Grant Details

Maximum Award: $4,000 (one-time grant)

Eligible Expenses:

What the Grant Does NOT Cover:

Eligibility Requirements

A woman is eligible for consideration if she:

• Is recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
• Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
• Is enrolled in an accredited certification or degree program from an accredited institution
• Has not already earned a master's degree or above
• Is living and studying in the U.S. or Canada for the entire course of study
• Has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life
• Has begun her educational program if the course of study is more than one term
• Is within 18 consecutive months of completing her educational program
• Is enrolled in an education program which, once concluded, will lead to employment or job advancement

Not Eligible:

Contact Information

P.E.O. International Executive Office