Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 853 active career & college preparation grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 412 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 853; from 498 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$17K
Total listed funding: $57.4M; across 412 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 5; 82 with a published date

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Damaris Fine Arts Scholarship Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies On behalf of the family of "Dee" Damaris Schulte, the Plymouth Community Arts Council recognizes Plymouth-Canton School District high school seniors each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in visual arts and plan to continue…	Not published	Varies
Meyer-Kimball Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $3K The Meyer-Kimball Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by Harry and Mary Meyer in memory of Mabel Meyer and Alberta Kimball, supports students from the Greater Hartford area pursuing a four-year college degree.	Not published	$3K
Babcock Ranch Foundation Scholarship Babcock Ranch Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K	Not published	$500 – $5K
Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with…	Not published	Varies
EmersonWRITES Scholarship Boston Green Academy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K EmersonWRITES is Emerson College's free creative writing program offering in-person and online courses in poetry, flash fiction, genre fiction, non-fiction, and other writing disciplines.	Not published	$30K
African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship, established in 1997 by Jim Bucher, honors the memory of Wahid Abdullah, a promising young scholar whose life was tragically cut short.	Not published	Up to $500
IPSF Student Athlete Scholarship Irvine Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K This scholarship recognizes student-athletes who excel not only in their sport but also maintain strong academics and contribute to their community.	Not published	$5K
First Tee College Scholarship Program Arizona Golf and Life Skills Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development, and mentorship of alumni through their higher education journey.	Not published	Varies
Joseph Flerlage, Paxico Knights of Columbus Scholarship The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 This scholarship fund was created to assist Sacred Heart Catholic Church and/or Holy Family Catholic Church member students with successfully completing post-graduate education.	Not published	$500
Tara Sheridan Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with…	Not published	Varies
Ruth Young Climate Justice Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Ruth Young Climate Justice Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., supports high school graduates from Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties pursuing studies in…	Not published	$2K
James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, offers scholarships for undergraduate students from Western Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Scholarships (Multiple Named Funds) Corvallis Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Helping students launch their post-high school dreams. CPSF offers multiple named scholarship funds available to Corvallis School District high school seniors each spring.	Not published	$1K
Austin Community Foundation Scholarships Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $12K Austin Community Foundation manages 60+ scholarship opportunities (incl. the pooled Austin Futures fund) for Central Texas students, each with varying criteria; 2025 awarded 163 scholarships totaling $451,350 with awards ranging…	Not published	$250 – $12K
Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation Grant Tompkins Cortland Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The Owego-based Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation has a long history of supporting students at TC3, contributing well over half a million dollars over the past 30 years. The money from the grant goes directly to students in need.	Not published	$15K
Kalamazoo Promise Scholarship Grant Kalamazoo Promise · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kalamazoo Promise Scholarship provides residents of Kalamazoo Public Schools with up to 100% tuition coverage for post-secondary education.	Not published	Varies
ROTC Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The ROTC Scholarship, established by an anonymous donor, supports graduating seniors from Lubbock County High Schools who are involved in their school's ROTC program.	Not published	Varies
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Capital Grants - Education The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas that serve a range of populations, primarily…	Not published	Varies
Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship Grant The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship supports students from rural Missouri and Illinois, offering renewable scholarships up to $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Support & Dual-Credit Textbook Funding Leander Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies LEEF provides financial support for AP test fees and dual-credit textbooks for economically disadvantaged Leander ISD high school students.	Not published	Varies
Weissbuch Family Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Powell Foundation Grant Program The Powell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Powell Foundation Grant Program aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations in Texas, focusing on education, arts, conservation, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Emma M. Kirchhofer Scholarship Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emma M. Kirchhofer Scholarship Fund, established by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to empower graduating high school seniors from Columbia County to pursue their college education.	Not published	Varies
Eugenio R. Ricci and Rose DeNapoli Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Easily learn more about the Eugenio R. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 17 Feb 2027.	Not published	$1K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do career & college preparation grants award?

Of the 853 career & college preparation grants Grantable lists as of October 11, 2026, 412 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $17K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most career & college preparation grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc (16), The San Diego Foundation (13), Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (12), Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (10), and Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (9). In all, 498 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are career & college preparation grants due?

Of 853 grants listed, 5 accept applications on a rolling basis, 82 have a published upcoming deadline, 340 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 426 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 77% fall in January–March.

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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