1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
P. E. O.
Program for Continuing Education is a grant from P. E. O.
International that funds women returning to school to improve their financial independence after an interruption in education. The need-based program provides up to $4,000 to women in the United States or Canada who are legal permanent residents, sponsored by a local P. E.
O. chapter, enrolled in an accredited certification or degree program below the master's level, have had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student in adulthood, and are within 18 months of completing their program. All applicants must be recommended by a local P.
E. O. chapter.
Get alerted about grants like this
Get emailed when new opportunities from “P.E.O. International” or related funders appear. Free, weekly, unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Eligibility and Application Process - P. E. O.
International Reinstate Your Membership Reinstate Your Membership International Peace Scholarship Fund Program for Continuing Education International Peace Scholarship Fund Program for Continuing Education Convention of International Chapter Reinstate Your Membership Reinstate Your Membership International Peace Scholarship Fund Program for Continuing Education International Peace Scholarship Fund Program for Continuing Education Convention of International Chapter Eligibility and Application Process The P.
E. O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) 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.
All applicants are sponsored by a local P. E. O.
chapter. Download the Program for Continuing Education Policies and Procedures PCE provides one-time grants with a maximum award of $4,000. Grants may be awarded for academic or technical courses, including online programs offered by educational institutions in the United States or Canada.
The grant can cover education related expenses such as: Testing and graduation fees Transportation (only for estimated cost of gas, parking and local bus fare, not for auto loan payments or maintenance) Childcare (only while in class or studying) Uniforms required by the educational program Equipment/tools necessary for the course of study A woman is eligible for consideration for a Program for Continuing Education grant 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 A PCE grant is not to be used for living expenses or to repay educational loans or personal debt.
The grant cannot be used in prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program of study. A student who is choosing immediate continuation of her education beyond the current program for which the grant is requested is not eligible A student who has already earned a master's degree or above is not eligible. A student who is enrolled in a post-master’s certificate or doctoral program is not eligible.
Members of a local P. E. O.
chapter will interview a student before deciding to sponsor her. They will then take a vote and, if successful, recommend the student. Following the chapter recommendation, the P.
E. O. Executive Office will send the student an online application, which she has 30 days to complete and submit.
The application will include detailed Income and Expense information. Both the applicant and sponsoring chapter will be notified of the decision. If the grant is denied due to an insufficient financial plan, the student can apply again with an improved financial plan.
If you are interested in the Program for Continuing Education grant but do not know a P. E. O.
member, fill out the Information for Potential PCE Sponsorship form. Completing this form does not guarantee recommendation for a grant and is not the PCE application. Information for Potential PCE Sponsorship Interested in Membership?
Discover a community of like-minded women waiting to uplift and inspire you! Find out how you can become a member or recommend someone you know today.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women in the U.S. or Canada who are legal permanent residents, recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter, enrolled in an accredited certification or degree program (no master's or higher), with at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student in adulthood, and within 18 months of completing their program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education is funded by P.E.O. International. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.