Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 859 active college prep grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
James H. & Ione P. Fitzgerald Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
James T. Alvey Visionary Scorpion Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
James W. Victor Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The James W. Victor Scholarship, administered…
Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship, funded…
Janie Chavis Lucas Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more…
Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Jean Estes Epstein…
Jefferson Foundation Bravo Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Jefferson Foundation Bravo Grant…
Overview _Note: It is the responsibility of the student to notify the school’s financial aid office when they have been awarded a 10,000 Degrees scholarship._ What is 10,000 Degrees? 10,000 Degrees…
Jerald W. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Jerald W. The next deadline for…
Jerry and Martha Taylor Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Jerry and Martha Taylor…
Jerusalem Study Fund Overview: The Jerusalem Study Fund is a permanent restricted endowment of the Jewish Fund for the Future. Geographic Scope: Delaware residents or students studying in Delaware…
JEWEL Scholarship Program Program Name: Joint Endeavor for Women in Education and Leadership (JEWEL) Geographic Scope: North Central Michigan College (NCMC) students in Petoskey, Michigan area Focus…
Jewell County Community Foundation: Scott Family Scholarship (Republic County) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026…
JICSL Scholarships Program Funder: John's Island Community Service League (JICSL) Program History: Began in 1999 in partnership with Indian River State College. Expanded in 2019 to include club…
Jill Hanses Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Fox River…
Jimmy Evert Merit Scholarship Fund Overview: Named after Chris Evert's father, Jimmy Evert, this fund grants scholarships to USTA Foundation chapters for students identified by the Foundation in…
Overview Jack Kent Cooke Foundation The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has…
Joe & Carolyn Bailey Scholarship Fund Established By: Joe and Carolyn Bailey, Flatonia residents Geographic Focus: Flatonia High School seniors Purpose: Help students further their opportunities…
John C. Deetz Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The John C. Deetz Scholarship, offered by The Community…
John H. and Ruby M. Laurie Charitable Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The John H. and Ruby…
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.
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.
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.