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Last Mile Education Fund offers students the opportunity to apply to all available funding opportunities using one common application. Through our Caravan Portal, you can submit your application and be matched with funds based on your eligibility. The first step to applying for funding is setting up a Caravan profile.
The process is simple and easy to follow, and we'll be with you every step of the way.
Step 1: Create Your Caravan Portal
After you save your profile on Caravan, you will receive a username via email. Write down your credentials before moving onto Step 2.
Step 2: Set Up Your Application Account
Follow the link sent to your email to set up your application account.
Step 3: Begin Your Application
Log into your account to begin the application process.
Remember, this is a common application, meaning you will complete one application and you will be matched with all available funds based on your eligibility.
Step 4: Complete Your Application
Complete all sections and submit.
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Eligibility
Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or two year technical or community college in the U.S.
Majoring in a high-demand innovation workforce field such as Computing, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI/ML, Mathematics, or Statistics. Our funds are always growing and changing and we strive to support every eligible student based on funding availability.
Approaching degree completion (within 4 semesters for bachelor's degrees, or within 2 semesters for associates and masters degrees).
Able to provide evidence of financial need and experiencing an emergent financial obstacle.
Able to complete a W8 or W9 form and provide a Social Security Number or an ITIN.
Able to provide a valid LinkedIn profile with a photo.
Able to provide a U.S.-based email and mailing address (required for award disbursement).
Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway — we review with care and context.
Documents you may need
Every application needs a transcript. Depending on your situation, we may also ask for the other documents below. Each guide shows what counts and where to find it.
Award Levels
AWARD LEVELS FOR U.S. STUDENTS
Awards Up To $595
Rapid-response funding to support students through short-term obstacles to academic progress.
Emergency Fund
Awards $600-$4,500
To support juniors and seniors in an undergraduate program bridge potentially catastrophic financial hurdles.
Bridge Fund
Awards Up To $10,000
To cover tuition and expenses for the final credits to degree completion, and only available to students in the final two semesters of their undergraduate bachelor’s degree program.
Last Mile Fund
AWARD LEVELS FOR F1 VISA STUDENTS
Awards Up To $595
Rapid-response funding to support students through short-term obstacles to academic progress.
Emergency Fund
Bridge Fund: Awards $600-$3,595
To support juniors and seniors in an undergraduate program bridge potentially catastrophic financial hurdles.
Bridge Fund
Due to Federal rules, only qualified educational expenses paid directly to institutions or third-party vendors are able to be funded. Eligible expenses that are paid directly to institutions can include but are not limited to: tuition, health plans, parking decals, and meal plans.
Applied Materials Momentum Fund
Advancing the semiconductor industry by widening the talent pool and strengthening pathways for financially vulnerable students to succeed.
Detroit Area Talent Fund
Investing in degree and credential completion for Metro Detroit residents in high-demand innovation workforce fields, paving the way toward postsecondary degrees and credentials that lead to promising careers in tech and tech-enabled industries.
Dow Last Mile Fund
Supporting the manufacturing talent pipeline in and around Dow communities
Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
Funding and subsidies to support community college degree and industry certification attainment among community college students in cybersecurity and related fields.
Reboot Transfer Success Fund
Funding and subsidies to support community college degree and industry certification attainment among community college students in cybersecurity and related fields.
NYC STEM Talent Fund
Aiming to close the graduation gap for financially vulnerable, high-potential NYC math, physics, and neuroscience students, paving the way toward undergraduate degrees and graduate school in the sciences.
NEW! Semiconductor Pathways Fund
Advancing the semiconductor industry by widening the talent pool and strengthening pathways for financially vulnerable students to succeed.
NEW! Transportation Access Fund
Provides fast, flexible financial support to keep you on track when transportation becomes a barrier.
NEW! National Math Talent Fund
A 5-year initiative to keep 10,000 mathematics and quantitative science students on track to graduation through just-in-time financial support.
ADVICE FROM AN ALUMNA
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