Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 845 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	Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Scholarship Fund - Current College Student Grant	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sophie M. and John F. Yoney Scholarship Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Educational Scholarships for First Generation and Low-Income Students	Latino Community Fund Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Sallie E. Davis Scholarship Fund for The Glenn School of Public Affairs Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Manasota ASALH Scholarship Grant	Manasota Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gallimore/Sweet Scholarship	Educational Excellence Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Len Dawson Scholarship	Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Windsor Rotary Student Scholarship Program	Windsor Rotary Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship	Vigran Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DeSousa-Brent Scholars Program	St Mary's College of Maryland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. Memorial Scholarship	Southcoast Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Columbia Community Foundation Scholarships Grant	Columbia Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Flinn Scholarship Grant	Flinn Foundation	Rolling	$130K
Foundation	Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Grant	The Community Foundation for Greater New	Rolling	$4K – $20K
Foundation	Scholarships Program	Aspen Community Foundation	Rolling	$234K
Foundation	College Scholarships (Arizona Community Foundation)	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship	Austin Community College Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Donna L. Halda Scholarship	Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LeTourneau University Dual Credit Scholarship	Extraordinary Education Family Learning	Rolling	Up to $17K
Foundation	Alisa's Angels Scholarship	Alisas Angels Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Frances Tiafoe Fund - Individual Player Grants	Usta Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Boston Public Schools Dual Enrollment Program	Suffolk University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Denver Test Prep SAT Tutoring Scholarship	Denver School of Science and Technology Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GF Scholarship Programs: The Gerber Foundation Career –Tech Scholarship Grant	The Gerber Foundation	Rolling	$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.

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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