From workshops to wilderness
We educate and empower low-income Arizona high schoolers to enroll in and graduate from college.
STEP defies the odds
While only 9% of low-income students earn a college degree...
89% of STEP scholars are attending or have graduated college.
Our students are thriving at schools nationwide
Columbia University
Brown University
Duke University
Georgetown University
ASU Barrett Honors College
Bowdoin College
Pomona College
Smith College
Wellesley College
Colgate University
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
University of Notre Dame
Washington University in St. Louis
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Both expeditions are home safe and sound! It was an awesome experience....#STEPScholarsRock! #STEPParentsRockToo! https://t.co/lKiDIS9ACk -
Alum updates rolling in! From Gus-I'm in Madagascar building a groundwater system for a small village to have clean… https://t.co/f8zBmvvUVD
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STEP1 had a great day at @NOLSedu Alaska, prepping their gear and food for 3wks. They head to the wilderness today! https://t.co/HJJvc90ybb
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Goodbyes are hard! STEP 1 is in the air towards Anchorage...let the expedition season begin!! #STEPScholarsRock https://t.co/MDYxyXRexo