P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE)
The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education provides need-based grants to women in the United States and Canada whose education was interrupted and who must return to school to support themselves or their families. The grant helps cover education and training costs and is not repaid. Eligibility focuses on financial need and a clear plan to improve employability, and applicants are recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter rather than applying alone. As a reputable nonprofit program, it charges no fee to apply, and awards are not guaranteed. Anyone asking for an upfront payment to secure this grant is a warning sign of a scam.
Avoid grant scams
Legitimate grants are free to apply for. Walk away from anyone who:
- guarantees you a grant, or says you were 'selected' for money you never applied for;
- charges an upfront 'processing', 'application', or 'grant kit' fee;
- asks for your bank-account or card number to 'deposit' a grant;
- pressures you to act immediately.
Verify any program directly at its official .gov site, and report fraud at reportfraud.ftc.gov. More on our grant-scam awareness page.
Official sources: P.E.O. International — Program for Continuing Education. This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for p.e.o. program for continuing education (pce)?
Women in the U.S. or Canada whose education was interrupted and who must return to school to improve their job skills or earning power; recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter..
Does p.e.o. program for continuing education (pce) have to be repaid?
This is grant (not repaid). Grants generally do not have to be repaid, but they are competitive and eligibility-bound.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Applying for legitimate funding is free. Anyone charging a fee to 'get you a grant' is a scam — see our scam-awareness page.
How do I apply for p.e.o. program for continuing education (pce)?
Be recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter; learn about eligibility at peointernational.org.
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