Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships	Alliance College-ready Public Schools	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Krishnan-Shah Family Scholarship Grant	Silicon Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Reverend Pinckney College Readiness Program Grant	Coastal Community Foundation of South	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alabama Poultry Foundation Allied Industry Scholarship - Wallace State Community College Dothan	Alabama Poultry & Egg Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upward Bound - Siskiyou	Simpson University Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship	Marshall County Community	Rolling	$900
Foundation	Bradley “Ace” Schaffner Scholarship Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship	Ccres	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	MCAN: Reconnect Now Grants: Pathway 1: Institutional Outreach and Support for Reconnect Eligible Students	Michigan College Access Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pat Brown Scholarship	Sco Family of Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jefferson Foundation Bravo Grants	The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Burt High Scholarship Fund (Joseph B. Roberts, Sr. Endowed Scholarship)	Clarksville Montgomery County	Rolling	$250 – $2K
Foundation	Twomey Family Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Grant	Allegany County Area Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	White Oak Foundation College Scholarship Grant	White Oak Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia Undergraduate Scholarship	Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Augusta	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	JKC Foundation: College Scholarship Program	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	College Scholarship Program	Smile Train Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Golden Futures Scholarship	The Foundation for Lee County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jerusalem Study Fund	Jewish Federation of Delaware Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Frazier Family Foundation Scholarship Grant	Frazier Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	First-Generation Graduate Scholarships	Catholic Education Arizona	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McKinney-Vento Pathway to Success Grant	Fremont Education Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	EPAAF Merit-Based Scholarship	East Palo Alto Academy 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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