Established in 1973 to provide need-based grants to women in the U.S. and Canada 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.

 

Did You Know?

During 2024/2025, PCE awarded $4.2 million in grants to 684 women, 19 of which were nominated by GA chapters.  Since 1973, PCE has awarded over $79 million in grants to 56,893 women (as of March, 2025).

Congratulations GA chapters on the following results for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

  • GA Chapters contributed $28,861directly to PCE
  • The following 13 chapters successfully sponsored 19 PCE grant recipients totaling $68,100.

    H, Stockbridge AN, Atlanta
    K, Atlanta AP, Greensboro
    L, Savannah (7 grants) BG, Alpharetta
    M, Roswell BI, Woodstock
    U, Athens BQ, Decatur
    Z, Atlanta BV, Griffin
    AF, Peachtree City  
  • The following 34 chapters received a Brighter Tomorrow designation for the 2025/2026 year by contributing $500 or more to PCE.

    A, Atlanta V, Atlanta AZ, Newnan
    B, Atlanta Z, Atlanta BA, Peachtree City
    C, Dunwoody AA, Roswell BB, Savannah
    D, Atlanta AC, Gainesville BF, Blairsville
    G, Atlanta AF, Peachtree City BH, St Simons Island
    H, Stockbridge AO, Rome BI, Woodstock
    K, Atlanta AP, Greensboro BK, Athens
    L, Savannah AQ, Marietta BL, Gainesville
    M, Roswell AS, Savannah BN, Cumming
    N, Atlanta AW, Alpharetta BO, Braselton
    Q, Macon AX, Canton BT, Cumming
    S, Savannah    

Tips for Sponsoring Candidates

  • Are you interested in sponsoring a candidate? If so, let us know. The GA Project committee occasionally receives information forms from candidates expressing interest in being sponsored and we’d love to pass those along to chapters that have expressed an interest.
  • The Chapter recommendation is important. What inspired you to recommend her? Why is now the right time for the applicant to return to school? Also consider the applicant’s financial need for the current term. If an applicant has funds set aside, it may be better to wait and apply for a future term.