How much funding does Program for Continuing Education (PCE) provide?

Program for Continuing Education (PCE) provides Up to $4,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Program for Continuing Education (PCE)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

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Funding Amount

Up to $4,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

Overview: 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.

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

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Focus Areas: Academic or technical courses, including online programs offered by educational institutions in the U.S. or Canada

Eligible Education Expenses

Grants can cover:

Tuition

Books and supplies

Testing and graduation fees

Transportation (estimated cost of gas, parking and local bus fare only—not auto loan payments or maintenance)

Childcare (only while in class or studying)

Uniforms required by educational program

Equipment/tools necessary for course of study

What Grants Cannot Cover:

Living expenses

Repayment of educational loans or personal debt

Prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program of study

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter

Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada

Be enrolled in an accredited certification or degree program from an accredited institution

Have not already earned a master's degree or above

Be living and studying in the U.S. or Canada for entire course of study

Have had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in adult life

Have begun educational program (if course of study is more than one term)

Be within 18 consecutive months of completing educational program

Be enrolled in an education program which, once concluded, will lead to employment or job advancement

Not Eligible:

Students choosing immediate continuation of education beyond current program

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

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

Contact Information

P.E.O. International Executive Office

Address: 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Phone: 515-255-3153

Fax: 515-255-3820

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Chapter Sponsorship Phase:
- Members of a local P.E.O. chapter interview the student
- Chapter votes and, if successful, recommends/sponsors the student

2. Online Application Submission:
- Following chapter recommendation, P.E.O. Executive Office sends student online application
- Student has 30 days to complete and submit application

3. Required Materials:
- Detailed income and expense information
- Financial planning documentation

4. Award Notification:
- Both applicant and sponsoring chapter notified of decision
- If grant denied due to insufficient financial plan, student can apply again with improved financial plan

5. Alternative Path:
- If interested in grant but do not know P.E.O. member, complete "Information for Potential PCE Sponsorship" form
- Note: Completing this form does not guarantee recommendation and is not the PCE application

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