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 14% of low-income students earn a college degree...
96% of STEP’s College-Prep scholars are attending or have graduated college.
We educate and empower low-income Arizona high schoolers to enroll in and graduate from college.
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
University of Arizona
STEP Alum, Williams College
From the bustling urban landscapes of Arizona to the rugged beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, these young adventurers followed their NOLs mentors and guides as they embraced challenges, uncovered hidden strengths, and forged unbreakable bonds.
Watch the video recap of this year’s STEP Senior Celebration and hear from some of 2023’s graduating seniors themselves.
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Arizona high-school sophomores - we invite you to consider joining our hard-working scholars.