# Minority Advancement Program (MAP)

> Amount varies from Connecticut Office of Higher Education. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/minority-advancement-program-map
- Provider: Connecticut Office of Higher Education (State)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ct
- Official page: https://portal.ct.gov/ohe/grant-initiatives
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Minority Advancement Program, administered by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education, is designed to support student diversity at colleges and universities throughout Connecticut. The program achieves this by funding initiatives that assist disadvantaged students with enrolling in and graduating from higher education institutions in the state. Rather than providing direct student scholarships, the program awards grants to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations. These funded programs include pre-college preparation for middle and high school students, academic support for undergraduate minority students on academic warning, and assistance with the college application process. This assistance includes helping students submit the FAFSA and apply for other financial aid. Because the funding is distributed to institutions and organizations to run these support programs, students do not apply for a MAP grant directly but instead participate in the funded initiatives at their respective schools or local organizations. For current dates and deadlines, please see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CT
- Education level: Undergraduate
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college
- Designed to support student diversity at Connecticut colleges and universities by funding programs that assist disadvantaged students.

## How to apply

Colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations must apply directly to the state agency to receive funding for their diversity programs.

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