Your Gift Propels The Next Generation Forward
Every dollar invested equips students on the verge of graduation with the support they need to cross the finish line and step into in-demand tech careers.
A Small Investment. A Lifetime of Impact.
Every year, 13,800 talented tech and engineering students drop out in their final stretch—not for lack of ability, but for lack of less than $3,000. At Last Mile, we turn that tipping point into triumph. With a 74% graduation rate and a proven 246x social return on investment, your gift doesn’t just change one student’s future—it strengthens America’s workforce and fuels innovation.
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I’ll get my first paycheck next month and I want to contribute $1,000 of my first salary to Last Mile. I know it’s a small amount but it means a lot to me.
Last Mile Education Fund addresses the gap in financial resources for tech and engineering students from financially vulnerable communities. This high-potential group is a readily available and capable untapped pool of talent.
For many high potential tech students close to the finish line, a small investment can mean the difference between graduating or dropping out.
Your Support Matters
What if we invested in this untapped talent pool to address te talent crisis in the technology and engineering fields?
According to the Education Data Initiative, financial struggle is the number one reason students cite for dropping out of college. Family obligations are the second.
The Last Mile Education Fund takes an abundance approach, disrupting traditional scholarship programs by identifying and investing in as many young people as possible committed to tech and engineering fields, helping them overcome obstacles with just-in-time funding and social support.
Since 2020, Last Mile has invested over $13M to support 11,000 tech and engineering students in their ‘last mile’ to a degree, achieving an unprecedented 74% graduation rate. An average investment of just $1200 per person can get a striving student over the last mile to a degree and a career.
Your support is vital in addressing the critical needs of our students. Together, we can help more students cross their 'last mile' in education, paving the way for an innovative future in tech and engineering that serves us all.
The Talent Crisis Has A Solution
At Last Mile, every dollar is put to work with care—turned into measurable, life-changing outcomes for students and lasting impact for society.Your support transforms lives, fuels careers, and strengthens the nation’s tech workforce.
11,000+ students supported since launch
74% graduation rate — nearly triple the national rate for low-income students
22% of students said Last Mile funding was the decisive factor in graduating; another 29% said it had a major impact
Students report dramatic gains in focus (+87 points), opportunity (+84), and financial independence (+83.5)
Improved ability to save for the future and support family members
Internships secured at Google, Microsoft, JPMorgan, and more
Direct contributions to filling the tech and cybersecurity workforce gap
Average award <$3,000 — a small but decisive investment per student
$14M+ in awards distributed to date
246x Social ROI — every $1 invested generates $246 in lifetime economic and social impact
$4.3B+ projected social ROI already unlocked
Impact Highlights
When I opened the email from Last Mile, it felt like winning the lottery. I could breathe again, and I knew I was going to make it.
Avey E.,
Stanford University, Class of 2026
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Life-changing support begins with consistent commitment. Every dollar you give goes directly toward turning financial roadblocks into graduation stories. Join one of our giving communities.
CHAMPIONS
One-time donors fueling impact today
Champions step in to meet students’ needs in real time. Your one-time gift helps cover urgent expenses—like rent, childcare, transportation, or a broken laptop—that can derail a student just short of graduation. Every gift fuels immediate support, ensuring that students stay enrolled and finish strong.
$500 covers a student’s textbooks or certification exam fees.
$1,500 bridges tuition for a semester.
$3,000 can be the decisive factor that transforms a dropout risk into a college graduate.
SUSTAINERS
Monthly donors powering continuity
Sustainers create the safety net that students can count on month after month. With steady, predictable funding, we can respond quickly to urgent requests, keep our support flexible, and plan for the future. Monthly donors ensure that no student has to pause their degree because help isn’t available when it’s needed most.
$25/month keeps a student connected with internet access.
$50/month covers transportation to classes and internships.
$100/month provides a buffer for unexpected emergencies.
ENABLERS
Impact investors driving innovation
Enablers power the scaling and innovation of Last Mile’s model. Your investment doesn’t just help individual students—it strengthens our systems, expands our reach, and builds new industry-aligned funds that address national workforce shortages.
$10,000 strengthens the infrastructure that allows us to scale from thousands to tens of thousands of students annually.
$25,000 launches a new industry-aligned student support initiative.
$50,000 drives systemic expansion to address national tech talent gaps.
VISIONARIES
Major philanthropists unlocking systemic change
Visionaries see the big picture: transforming higher education outcomes and fueling America’s future workforce through scaled investment. Your leadership-level gift unlocks systemic change by ensuring long-term sustainability, scaling our proven model, and shaping national conversations around talent, equity, and innovation. Visionaries partner with us to not only close gaps for students, but to redefine what’s possible for higher education and the economy.
$50,000 funds 20 students to graduation.
$100,000+ underwrites expansion into new regions or industries.
$250,000+ anchors a major workforce fund, attracting corporate and philanthropic partners to multiply your impact.$500 covers a student’s textbooks or certification exam fees.
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Leave a legacy gift: We would be honored. A planned gift can make a lasting impact to fuel the workforce of tomorrow.
Stocks, Donor Advised Funds, & Other Donations (including Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, etc.): You can support Last Mile through our Every.org nonprofit portal, which leverages a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) structure to securely accept contributions. Simply click the green buttons below to make a gift, and help us spread the word by sharing our profile at every.org/last-mile-education-fund. Thank you for fueling student success.
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Make a one-time or monthly gift today and help fuel the nation’s next generation of tech talent.
Last Mile Education Fund is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 88-0762233. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.