College Prep Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 3, 2026
There are 6 active college prep grants tagged to Maryland, part of 859 active college prep grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| US Dept of Education: TRIO Student Support Services Salisbury University · State Not published · Varies Provides grant-aid to low-income, first generation students and provides assistance in course advisement, financial literacy, career counseling, financial aid resources, and graduate school assistance. | |
| Maryland Gear Up State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To increase the number of low income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. Grant also provides college scholarship to low income students. | |
| Academic Common Market Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies The Academic Common Market (ACM) affords students an opportunity to enroll at reduced tuition rates in certain out-of-state bachelor's and graduate programs that are not offered at a public in-state college or university in Maryland. | |
| 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies This program is designed to assist and encourage transfer students from Maryland community colleges to attend a 4-year institution within the State. | |
| College Preparation Intervention Program (CPIP) Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the College Preparation Intervention Program is to raise the level of academic preparedness of economically and environmentally disadvantaged students to enable them to attend and succeed in college. |
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About college prep grants in Maryland
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
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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