Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 853 active career & college preparation grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Len Dawson Scholarship Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kansas City Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation are proud to celebrate the life and legacy of Len Dawson by supporting the Len Dawson Scholarship that was so meaningful to him and his family for over 45 years.	Not published	Varies
Windsor Rotary Student Scholarship Program Windsor Rotary Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship Vigran Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowed scholarship established by Chance and Lora Bunger to support Lincoln High School graduates with demonstrated financial need who intend to pursue post-secondary education.	Not published	Varies
DeSousa-Brent Scholars Program St Mary's College of Maryland Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A supportive community program for gifted students from historically underrepresented communities in higher education.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Southcoast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1995, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has served as a catalyst for philanthropic giving. Our mission is to mobilize philanthropy by matching donors and resources with community needs for the benefit of our region.	Not published	Varies
Columbia Community Foundation Scholarships Grant Columbia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To serve the citizens of Columbia Station, Ohio and neighboring communities through the implementation of their charitable aspirations by awarding educational scholarships and community grants.	Not published	Varies
Flinn Scholarship Grant Flinn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $130K The Flinn Scholarship offers Arizona high school seniors a prestigious opportunity to pursue higher education debt-free at one of Arizona's public universities.	Not published	$130K
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Grant The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · $4K – $20K The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity is a four-year renewable award aimed at high school seniors and first-time college freshmen who demonstrate exceptional innovation and creativity.	Not published	$4K – $20K
Scholarships Program Aspen Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $234K ACF awards scholarships to local high school graduates and continuing college students from the Aspen to Parachute region.	Not published	$234K
College Scholarships (Arizona Community Foundation) Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arizona Community Foundation administers a portfolio of college scholarships funded through donor-advised funds and discretionary funds. Scholarships support students pursuing degrees at various educational institutions.	Not published	Varies
ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship Austin Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K Special transfer program at ACC designed to help ACC students seamlessly transfer to St. Edward's University with dedicated advising, financial support, and community connections.	Not published	$5K
Donna L. Halda Scholarship Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A named scholarship for Council Bluffs Community School District seniors.	Not published	Varies
LeTourneau University Dual Credit Scholarship Extraordinary Education Family Learning · Foundation Not published · Up to $17K	Not published	Up to $17K
Alisa's Angels Scholarship Alisas Angels Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Alisa's Angels Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to service to others and leadership in their communities.	Not published	$5K
Frances Tiafoe Fund - Individual Player Grants Usta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $40K The Frances Tiafoe Fund, established in 2023, provides individual player grants to support youth tennis players and scholarships for higher education.	Not published	$40K
Boston Public Schools Dual Enrollment Program Suffolk University · Foundation Not published · Varies Partnership between Suffolk University and Boston Public Schools (BPS) allowing high school students to take college courses on campus during high school. Students must apply to participate.	Not published	Varies
Denver Test Prep SAT Tutoring Scholarship Denver School of Science and Technology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship provides individual SAT tutoring sessions to DSST students who exhibit financial need and would otherwise be unable to access this type of tutoring.	Not published	Varies
CBCA Scholarship Program Clayton Business & Community Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clayton Business & Community Association (Clayton, CA) awards one-year scholarships to graduating high-school seniors in zip code 94517 enrolling in an accredited 2-/4-year college or trade school; $50,000 total was awarded in 2026…	Not published	Varies
GF Scholarship Programs: The Gerber Foundation Career –Tech Scholarship Grant The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Gerber Foundation offers the Career-Tech Scholarship for students graduating from Newaygo County Career-Technical Center.	Not published	$1K
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship (AMVETS) Amvets (American Veterans) · Foundation Not published · $12K Two $12,000 scholarships awarded annually (funded by the Caccomo Family Foundation via AMVETS) to U.S. veterans or members of the National Guard/Reserves.	Not published	$12K
Madison Kiwanis - Connor K. Salm Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Easily learn more about the Madison Kiwanis - Connor K. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 05 Feb 2027.	Not published	$2K
CollegeBound Partnership Scholarships St. Mary's College of Maryland · State Not published · Varies This is a matching award to students from Baltimore public high schools who receive scholarships or grants from the CollegeBound Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Robert J. Schmidt and E.S. Douglas Scholarship Fund Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for dual-enrolled students from Lyman or Seminole High School.	Not published	Varies
Scott Strong Memorial Scholarship Grant Educational Foundation of Lake County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scott Strong Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Educational Foundation of Lake County, empowers local students to achieve their educational goals.	Not published	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.

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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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