Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

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

Eligible Expenses

Grants may be awarded for academic or technical courses, including online programs. The grant can cover education-related expenses such as:

Eligibility Requirements

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

Ineligibility Criteria

• PCE grant not to be used for living expenses
• Cannot be used to repay educational loans or personal debt
• Cannot be used in prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program
• Student choosing immediate continuation of education beyond current program not eligible
• Student who has already earned master's degree or above not eligible
• Student enrolled in post-master's certificate or doctoral program not eligible

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