Last Mile Education Fund
Last Mile Education Fund offers students the opportunity to apply to all available funding opportunities using one common application. Through their Caravan Portal, you can submit your application and be matched with funds based on your eligibility.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or two year technical or community college in the U.S.
- Majoring in a high-demand STEM fields 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 — Last Mile reviews with care and context.
Questions: contact Last Mile Education Fund email, [email protected] .
Award Levels for U.S. Students
| Emergency Fund | Bridge Fund | Last Mile Fund |
|---|---|---|
| Awards Up To $595 | Awards $600-$4,500 | Awards Up To $10,000 |
| Rapid-response funding to help students overcome short-term obstacles to academic progress. | To help juniors and seniors in an undergraduate program bridge potentially catastrophic financial hurdles. | 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. |
Award Levels for F1 Visa Students
| Emergency Fund | *Bridge Fund |
|---|---|
| Awards Up To $595 | Awards $600-$3,595 |
| Rapid-response funding to help students overcome short-term obstacles to academic progress. | To help juniors and seniors in an undergraduate program bridge potentially catastrophic financial hurdles. |
*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.
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