Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 23, 2026

There are currently 845 active college prep grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Madison Kiwanis - Connor K. Salm Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Madison And	Rolling	$2K
State	CollegeBound Partnership Scholarships	St. Mary's College of Maryland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert J. Schmidt and E.S. Douglas Scholarship Fund	Central Florida Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scott Strong Memorial Scholarship Grant	Educational Foundation of Lake County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LATLC Scholarships Grant	Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)	Simpson University Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CAP & GOWN Project Fund	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Rolling	$35K
Foundation	Earl Woods Scholarship Program	Tiger Woods Charity Event Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Education Forward Arizona Scholarship	Education Forward Arizona	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Karl's Cabin Scholarship	Educational Excellence Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	George W. Andrews Scholarship Endowment Grant	North Carolina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YLS Textbook Scholarship	United Way of Greater Stark County	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Joseph James Scholarship Grant	10000 Degrees	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation for Greater	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert W. and Martha D. Casciani Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Belk Foundation Grant	The Belk Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dayton Daily News Si Burick Scholarship and Internship Grant	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	JICSL Scholarships Program	John's Island Community Service	Rolling	Varies
State	US Dept of Education: TRIO Student Support Services	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edward P. Boland Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers (OPIRC) Scholarship	Umpqua Community College Foundation	Rolling	Up to $45K
Foundation	QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program	Neighborhood House Charter	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Catholic College Scholarship Contest (Essay Scholarship)	Cardinal Newman Society for the Preservation of Catholic Hgr Ed	Rolling	$5K

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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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