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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

Last Mile exists to help tech, engineering, math and computing students cross the finish line to graduation. We provide fast, flexible awards for students facing unexpected financial barriers, covering everything from tuition gaps to groceries, transportation, childcare, and other essential needs that traditional scholarships often overlook.

Who qualifies:

•    Juniors and seniors within four semesters of completing a bachelor's degree

•    Majoring in tech, engineering, math, or computing fields

•    Facing financial challenges after exhausting financial aid or other resources

•    Attending a U.S. institution and residing in the U.S.

Students can apply directly at lastmile-ed.org/apply.
 Casey Koppelson
 Outreach & Engagement
 Last Mile Education Fund

Last Mile Education Fund  | lastmile-ed.org

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Students can now  submit their applications for the 2026 NewSpace Chicago Student Space Congress!

On November 12-13th, NewSpace Chicago will be  hosting a virtual Student Space Congress. We invite students - high school, college, and graduate - from across the country and world with the opportunity to present their space-related projects, research, and work to a broad public and industry-specific audience.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for any organization, corporation, or school. 

Please see attachment for details!

Freight Network Analyst Fellowship

Organization

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Reference Code

USDOT-BTS-2026-0002

If you would like to apply for the Freight Network Analyst Fellowship, please see the attached flier for details!

Eligibility Requirements

•    Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen

•    Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).

•    Discipline(s):

o    Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )

o    Engineering (29 )

o    Mathematics and Statistics (11 )

•    Age: Must be 18 years of age

We are excited to share the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director (OD) is currently seeking applicants for fellowship opportunities!

Location:

Fellows are expected to be fully engaged, either in-person, hybrid In-person or hybrid location in Bethesda, MD.

Length of Appointment:

Initially one year and may be renewed annually for up to four years, upon recommendation of NIH and contingent on the availability of funds.

Deadline for Application:

An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

Please see attachment for more details!

Apply Today to the DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program– Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation – Minerals Processing Technology and Policy Fellowship!

The selected fellow will join the Energy Sector Industrial Base (ESIB) Team within the Analysis and Strategic Investment division of the Analysis and Strategy Office and participate in the team’s analytical activities. The ESIB Team develops work products to inform U.S. government strategies and positions to ensure the United States has the materials and production capabilities for a resilient energy supply chain.

 This project seeks a fellow with a background in mineral processing/refining. Securing critical minerals and materials (CMMs) is a priority of the administration and DOE, necessitating substantial research and analysis to support decision-making. The selected fellow will engage in the following activities during the appointment:

1.    Conduct research and analysis on CMM technologies and markets

2.    Learn to craft materials for senior leadership and respond to requests thereof (e.g., papers, presentations, and briefings)

3.    Participate in program design and implementation

4.    Develop, implement, and automate new analytical tools and methodologies

5.    Build relationships with other offices and stakeholders

6.    Additional projects as they become available

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 @11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Please see attachment for details!

We are excited to share the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application (ORIVA) is currently seeking applicants for fellowship opportunities!

Deadline for Application: An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

Please see attachment for details!