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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	CCCF Scholarships Grant	Central Carolina Community	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Jenny Scholarship Fund	10000 Degrees	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neydon Scholarship for the Children of Widows Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Legacy Scholarship	San Antonio Area Foundation Group Return	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Christopher Sabb Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	York County Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	WNC Regional Scholarships Grant	The Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund	The Mt Baker Community Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Scholarships	Barbara and Steve Wilson	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	College Scholarships for Garces Seniors	Bakersfield Catholic Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edna S. Hargrett Fund	Central Florida Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Camp College Scholarship	Chattanoogahamilton County Public	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS)	Mid Michigan College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EPAAF General Scholarship	East Palo Alto Academy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Roberta and Stephen R. Weiner Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scholarship Programs	Central Alabama Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS)	Dearborn Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $900
Foundation	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville: Education Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	McClure Foundation Mini-Grants	J Warren and Lois Mcclure Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $3K
Foundation	Bonnie & Printis Shelton Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Madison And	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Salado ISD Senior Scholarship Application	Salado Isd Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Washington County Grant	Maine Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Campus to Career Initiative	Generation West Virginia Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation Scholarship Program Grant	Ymca of Metropolitan Dallas Inc	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Freshman Winner's Circle Scholarships Grant	Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement	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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