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Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

2022 – 2023

Grants Awarded in Alabama: 27

Chapters with Recipients(15):

C, E(10), F,  J(2), L, M, P, Q, S, X, AB(2), AC, AF, AH, AL(2)  

Value of Grants Awarded: $74,100.00 

Range of Career Paths: 6 different fields of study (Nursing 3)

Amount of Chapter Contributions: $18,794.46 (40 chapters contributing) 

Chapter Reports Received: 40/40 

Brighter Tomorrow Chapters (23):

B, C, D, E, H, I, J, L, M, P, S, U,  V, W, X, Y, AB, AC, AF, AG, AK, AL, AM 

2021-2022

Grants Awarded in Alabama: 7 

Chapters with Recipients: C, E, L, AC, AK, AL, AM 

Value of Grants Awarded: $18.100.00 

Range of Career Paths: 6 different fields of study (Nursing 3)

Amount of Chapter Contributions: $19,241.59 (40 chapters contributing) 

Chapter Reports Received: 40/40 

Brighter Tomorrow Chapters (9) D, I,  M, O, P,  V,  Y, AC, AE, AK, AL 

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PCE Eligibility Requirements

A woman is eligible for recommendation by a local chapter if she:

  • is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada;
  • is enrolled in a certification or degree program;
  • is living and studying in the United States or Canada for the entire course of study;
  • has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life;
  • is within 24 consecutive months of completing her educational program which, at the conclusion of, will lead to employment or job advancement.  will complete her program of education within 24 months after the beginning date of the term for which the grant is requested;

 

A woman is not eligible for grant consideration if she:

  • is requesting the grant for use in prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program of study;
  • is choosing immediate continuation of her education beyond the current program for which the grant is requested;
  • is enrolled in a doctoral degree program.

 

A chapter recommendation must be submitted no less than 10 weeks prior to the start date of the term for which the grant is requested, however, it cannot be accepted more than four months in advance of that date.