P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE)
Established in 1973 to provide need-based grants to women in Canada and the United States whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families.
Maximum Award Amount
- Maximum $4,000 grant (a lesser amount may be awarded)
Highlights
- At least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life
- Within 18 consecutive months of completing her educational program which, at the conclusion, will lead to employment or job advancement
- Grant is to be used only for educational expenses (ie, tuition, books, supplies, transportation, childcare while in class, required uniforms, testing fees and equipment/tools)
- Only eligible for one PCE grant
- A local chapter recommendation must be submitted between 8 and 14 weeks prior to the term start date for which the grant is requested, but should start 1 or 2 months prior in order to complete all requirements
Please visit our P.E.O. International Website for complete details about the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education.