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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationwomenworkforce-development

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