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Find similar grantsConnecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation (ConnCAP) Program is sponsored by Connecticut Office of Higher Education. A competitive grant program that partners with Connecticut colleges and universities to offer pre-college programs supporting disadvantaged middle and high school students in improving academic skills and preparing for college.
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CT Collegiate Awareness and Preparation (ConnCAP) What is the ConnCAP grant? Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation (ConnCAP) is a competitive grant program available through the Minority Advancement Program (MAP). It helps fund pre-college programs offered by Connecticut colleges and universities.
These programs help disadvantaged students at public middle and high schools: Improve their academic skills and graduate from high school Enroll in college and succeed in a degree program An academically high-achieving disadvantaged student is unlikely to achieve their academic potential without programmatic intervention due to circumstances outside their control. ConnCAP programs are delivered year-round (fall, spring, and summer).
They support students for at least: 30 weeks across the fall and spring semesters One week of intensive programming in the summer OHE oversees ConnCAP grantees. ConnCAP programs must maintain student records and file periodic reports in response to accountability procedures established by OHE. OHE staff also periodically visit ConnCAP programs to gauge their quality and compliance with program guidelines.
For ConnCAP program details, please review the most recent RFP (PDF).
Current ConnCAP grantees: Southern Connecticut State University University of Connecticut Hartford University of Connecticut Stamford University of Connecticut Storrs University of Connecticut Waterbury Western Connecticut State University Minority Advancement Program Minority Advancement Program CT Collegiate Awareness and Preparation (ConnCAP) Minority Advancement Program (MAP) Preparation for Academic Transition to Higher Education (PATH) Promoting Academically Successful Students (PASS) Office of Higher Education 450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 707
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Connecticut colleges and universities offering pre-college programs for disadvantaged students. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation (ConnCAP) Program is funded by Connecticut Office of Higher Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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