Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Get up to $5,000 to complete your program
If you’re in a manufacturing or skilled trades program and facing a financial obstacle, this fund can help you finish.
Applications are open 24/7 and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Supporting the talent pipeline in and around Dow communities.
First, Know This
This funding is a gift — not a loan or scholarship.
You do not pay it back
No tax burden
Does not reduce your financial aid
No GPA requirement
If approved, the money is yours to remove a barrier and keep moving forward.
Attend school OR live within 50 miles of a Dow community
Are enrolled in an associate or eligible certificate program in manufacturing or skilled trades and have completed at least two semesters, or 50% of your program. You may apply during your second semester for support needed to continue.
Have specific expense(s) you cannot cover this term
Apply If You
Use the map below to check whether your home or school is within 50 miles of an eligible location.
Dow Communities
Students often ask for help with financial barriers such as:
Tuition or school fees
Tools or certification costs
Rent or utilities
Gas or transportation
Groceries
Medical expenses
Childcare
If a bill is getting in the way of finishing your program, tell us about it.
What The Funding Can Cover
Students in programs like these frequently receive support:
Electrical Technology
Welding Technology
HVAC / Refrigeration
Process Technology
Industrial Maintenance
Instrumentation Technology
Manufacturing Technology
Laboratory Technology
Programs That Often Qualify
Dow and Last Mile Education Fund invest in skilled trades students because the workforce needs you.
Technicians, operators, electricians, welders, and other skilled trades professionals power our communities and industries.
When you finish your program, you:
increase your earning potential
strengthen financial stability for yourself and your family
create long-term economic mobility
Your completion matters — to your community and the workforce.
Why This Fund Exists
What You’ll Need to Apply
The application takes about 15 minutes
You’ll need:
A transcript (unofficial is fine)
Documentation of your expense(s)
A basic LinkedIn profile with a photo (how to set up account)
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades is made possible by Dow
Ready To Apply?
If money is the only thing standing between you and finishing your program, take the next step. Applications are open 24/7 and our team reviews every application on a rolling basis.
Still Have Questions?
Know a striving student that qualifies?
If you're a faculty member, advisor, or friend who knows a STEM student facing financial barriers to graduation, let us know.