Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 841 active college prep grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Christine Balch Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Rugby Scholarship	Faith Family Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Eric Minkiewicz Presidential Scholarship Award Grant	The Community Foundation for the Greater	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. Otis A. Jackson Scholarship Fund	Youthbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NTPGA Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship	The Ben Hogan Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bats to Cats Transfer Award	Austin Community College Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Alabama Poultry Foundation Allied Industry Scholarship - Wallace State Community College Hanceville	Alabama Poultry & Egg Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scholarships	Celebration Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educational Incentive Award Application for Children of Individuals with Thalassemia Grant	Cooley's Anemia Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	EEF High School Graduate Scholarship Grant	Environmental Education Foundation, Inc.	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	YCF: David Breaux Memorial Scholarship Grant	Sacramento Region Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
State	Oregon Advanced Placement Programs (AP/IB Test Fee Program)	Education Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	High Tech High Founder's Scholarship	High Tech High Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SASS Stars Scholarship	Upward Scholars	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Suncoast Scholars: College Scholarships - Charlotte County Grant	Suncoast Credit Union Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	William “Peasy” Johnson Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	The Education Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarship Grant	Education Foundation of Sarasota County	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Ken and Jeanne Howell Scholarship	Alexandria Education Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Maisin Scholarship Grant	10000 Degrees	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	Deitemeyer, Harold R., Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Ordóñez Family Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for Southeast	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Dickes Family Scholarship Permanent Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MN AWWA Community College Scholarship Grant	American Water Works Association	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Eberly Foundation Grant	The Eberly Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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About college prep grants

College prep grants fund programs that help students prepare for, enroll in, and succeed in postsecondary education, with a focus on low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. The largest federal sources are the U.S. Department of Education's Federal TRIO programs (including Upward Bound and Talent Search) and GEAR UP. Private foundations and college-access nonprofits also fund advising, test prep, and transition support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What college prep grants are available?

College prep grants support college awareness, advising, tutoring, test preparation, financial-aid help, and summer bridge programs. The federal TRIO programs (such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services) and GEAR UP are the cornerstone funding sources, both administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Many private foundations and regional college-access organizations also fund programs that increase enrollment and completion for underserved students.

Which organizations fund college prep programs?

College prep is funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Education through competitive TRIO and GEAR UP grants awarded to colleges, states, and nonprofit organizations. GEAR UP grants are typically six-year matching awards that frequently go to states, while TRIO grants go to institutions and community organizations. Private funders, including foundations focused on educational opportunity and college access, supplement federal funding for advising and scholarship-readiness programs.

Who is eligible for college prep grants?

Eligibility varies by program, but federal college-prep funding generally targets students from low-income families and students who would be first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. Grantees are usually colleges, universities, state agencies, school districts, and nonprofit organizations rather than individual students.

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