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.
John R. Kiley Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The John R. Kiley Memorial Scholarship,…
John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship Fund Focus: Educational assistance, career training, and college scholarships for foster children in Arizona Geographic Scope: Arizona Background: Established in…
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program Overview: A scholarship program honoring trailblazing baseball player Johnny Ritchey, who broke the color barrier in the Pacific Coast League in 1948. The program…
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program Status: Active; expanded in January 2023 Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California Focus Areas: First-generation, underserved high school seniors pursuing…
Johnson Scholarship (McCone County) Funder: Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Foundation Geographic Scope: McCone County, Montana Award Amount: $500 – $5,000 per year Eligibility: - Graduates of Circle…
Joseph Flerlage, Paxico Knights of Columbus Scholarship Funder: Paxico Knights of Columbus Overview: This scholarship fund was created to assist Sacred Heart Catholic Church and/or Holy Family…
Joseph James Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 10000 DEGREES Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Joseph James Scholarship, managed by 10,000 Degrees, offers…
Julian and Eunice S. Cohen Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund Funder: The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County Geographic Scope: San Luis Obispo County, California Focus Areas: Post-secondary education access…
JWCC Foundation Achievement Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wood Community College Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The JWCC Foundation Achievement Scholarship supports…
Kalamazoo Promise Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kalamazoo Promise Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Kalamazoo Promise Scholarship provides residents of Kalamazoo Public…
Karl's Cabin Scholarship Purpose: The Karl's Scholarship recognizes the need to promote personal responsibility, humility, faithful commitment, work ethic & general kindness in the culinary industry.…
Kathy Buchanan TJ Memorial Scholarship Overview: A named memorial scholarship for Council Bluffs Community School District seniors. Geographic Scope: Council Bluffs Community School District, Iowa…
Kay's Foundation Scholarship Organization: Kay's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Purpose: Provide financial assistance to qualifying graduating high school seniors, currently battling…
Ken and Jeanne Howell Scholarship Funder: Alexandria Education Foundation (Alexandria, MN) Award Amount: $1,000 (one scholarship awarded) Eligibility: - High school students interested in pursuing a…
Kenneth Moulton Scholarship Program Funder: Windsor Rotary Community Foundation Award Type: One-time scholarship to graduating seniors Award Amount: $2,000 per student (paid directly to institution…
Kern Futures Scholarship Geographic Scope: Kern County, California Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors - Planning to attend 2- or 4-year accredited college or university - Kern County…
Keys-to-College Fund Overview: Small scholarships to assist in accessing college. Purpose: This fund assists students with fees associated with college entrance exams and college preparation.…
Kimball Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kimball Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Kimball Foundation Grant Program supports college access, workplace training,…
Kiwanis Club of Redlands Scholarship Foundation Geographic Scope: Redlands, California Eligibility: Students graduating from Redlands Unified School District High Schools Focus Areas: Assistance for…
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.