Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation Program (ConnCAP)

The Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation Program, known as ConnCAP, is administered by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. This initiative is part of the state's Minority Advancement Program. Instead of providing direct scholarships to individual students, the program awards grants directly to Connecticut colleges and universities. These institutions use the funding to establish and support programs designed to increase student diversity on their campuses. Eligible higher education institutions in the state apply for these grants to help underrepresented students prepare for, access, and succeed in postsecondary education. Because the funding is distributed at the institutional level rather than as a traditional individual scholarship, students do not apply for this program through the standard FAFSA or state financial aid applications. Instead, interested students benefit from the academic preparation and support services hosted by the participating colleges. For current dates and deadlines, please see the official page.