P.E.O. PCE Grant

Scholarship Overview: Current female student who is returning/has returned to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment

Deadline Date: June 30, 2025

Scholarship Details:

Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O) PCE Grant for Women

Multiple grants of up to a maximum of $4,000 are available for women who are within 18 months of completing their educational program.  This need-based grant program is one-time financial assistance to women 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 their families. A student must be enrolled full- or part-time in an accredited U.S. or Canadian postsecondary institution and is living and studying in the U.S. or Canada.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You are enrolled in an accredited U.S. or Canadian postsecondary institution, F/T or P/T and have not earned a master’s degree or above.
• You have at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in your adult life.
• Is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level  program
• You are a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
• You are living and studying in the U.S. or Canada for the entire course of study.
• You are within 18 months of completing your educational program
• You are enrolled in an education program which, at the conclusion of, will lead to employment or job advancement.

Eligible students are required to be interviewed by a local P.E.O. Chapter to be considered for this grant.  This does not guarantee that the student will be selected for consideration or receive a grant if sponsored by the Chapter. Membership in P.E.O. is not a requirement for grant award consideration

Application/Selection Process: Students must complete and submit the Information Form for a Potential PCE Candidate Seeking Chapter Sponsorship

1. 1. Upon review of the Interest form, the chapter’s PCE chair may arrange an interview to assess eligibility.
   2. The Delaware P.E.O. will notify students if they were sponsored by a local chapter and thus eligible to complete an online application.
   3. After notification of sponsorship, the local chapter will guide the applicant through the formal application process.

Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) is a philanthropic organization where women CELEBRATE the advancement of women, EDUCATE women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College and MOTIVATE women to achieve their highest aspirations.

To learn more about P.E.O. go to: http://www.peointernational.org

Application Requirements: Resume

Award Amount: up to $4,000 maximum

Award Details:

Multiple grants of up to a maximum of $4,000 are available

Website/URL: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-program-continuing-education-pce

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Rhonda M James
Contact Email: DelawarePCEGrant@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

If  you meet the eligibility requirements, please submit a P.E.O. PCE Grant Interest form which can be found on the link to scholarship website. Applicants will be contacted to setup an interview and will be sent the PCE Pre-Application Income and Expenses Worksheet and Guide to complete.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Applications are accepted year round.
A chapter recommendation for this need-based grant must be submitted no less than eight weeks prior to the start date of the term for which the grant is requested; however, it cannot be accepted more than 14 weeks in advance of that date. This grant is awarded for one term only..

Filters:

Eligibility: Female, Financial Need, Nomination Required
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware, National