Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 16, 2026

There are currently 842 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	Scholarships Plus Program	Clark County Public Education	January 31, 2027	$250 – $20K
Foundation	Laurel Montana Community Foundation Scholarship	Laurel Montana Community Foundation Inc	January 31, 2027	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Benton Community Foundation High School Common Application	Benton Community Foundation Inc	January 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	ATU International Scholarship	Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241	January 31, 2027	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Scholarship	Oregon State Credit Union	January 31, 2027	$3K
Foundation	New Futures Scholars Program	New Futures	January 31, 2027	Up to $8K
Foundation	UWDMI Youth Opportunity Program Investment	United Way of Decatur and Mid Il	January 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Scholarships for High School Seniors	Mid Shore Community Foundation Inc	February 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Student Enrichment Program Award	Sanger Education Foundation Inc	February 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	WDCC Scholarship Program	Women's Division Chamber of Commerce	February 1, 2027	From $1K
Foundation	Roughrider Electric $1,000 Scholarships (In-Service Area)	Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc	February 1, 2027	$1K
Foundation	TPS Foundation Scholarships	Toledo Public Schools Foundation	February 5, 2027	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Scholarships (75+ available)	Sonora Area Foundation	February 6, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Program	Reno Rodeo Foundation	February 8, 2027	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Western Arts & Culture Scholarship	Reno Rodeo Foundation	February 8, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Indigenous Scholars of Promise (ISP)	Hopa Mountain Inc	February 15, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Scholars of Promise (HSP) - Foster Care/Homeless Youth	Hopa Mountain Inc	February 15, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Clara Abbott College Scholarship Program	Abbott Fund	February 15, 2027	Varies
Foundation	The Community Scholarship Fund	Community Foundation of The	February 16, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Operation Round Up Scholarship	South Plains Electric Trust	February 17, 2027	$2K
Foundation	Grant Application	Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation	February 19, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Greenleaf Scholarship	Copper Mountain College Foundation	February 21, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Invest for Kids General Grant Program	Invest for Kids Inc	February 26, 2027	$200K
Foundation	Man of La Mancha Scholarship	Just For Kids Foundation Inc	February 27, 2027	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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