Educational Access
Empowers Life Access

Educational Access
Creates Life Access

Educational Access Creates Life Access

5,600+

Students Served By Informational Sessions

$75M+

Scholarships and
Grants Earned

775+

Scholars Supported with One-On-One Mentorship

97%

College Enrollment Rate

96%

College Graduation Rate

5,600+

Students Served By Informational Sessions

$75M+

Scholarships and
Grants Earned

775+

Scholars Supported with One-On-One Mentorship

97%

College Enrollment Rate

96%

College Graduation Rate

5,600+

Students Served By Informational Sessions

$75M+

Scholarships and
Grants Earned

775+

Scholars Supported with One-On-One Mentorship

97%

College Enrollment Rate

96%

College Graduation Rate

— JakeStep Ahead Scholars has been a great help from my junior year to my senior year. They helped me perfect my college essay and provided me with valuable information about the college application process. Without this program, I would have overlooked essential parts of the college application process.
— ElishaOn a Saturday, at a recreation center near my house, Step Ahead Scholars hosted one of their workshops. I emailed Ms. Nealy right after for additional help. My family fled Malaysia searching for safety, opportunity, and education-- dreaming of a better life for us. The support SAS provided helped me get multiple acceptances and made a big difference in my college journey.
— BreonnaStep Ahead Scholars began mentoring me and encouraged me to do more, reach higher and to think bigger. I attended Denison University with a full ride, studied abroad, took classes at Oxford University, and graduated from the University of Mississippi’s School of Law. I’m so glad I found this program and joined the SAS Family!
— DrucillaApplying to college was scary and overwhelming. As a first-generation student, the process was totally unfamiliar. Step Ahead Scholars gave me the information and resources I needed to be successful. They worked with me and stood by me throughout the admission process, mentoring me all the way to college graduation!
— EshetuWhen my little brother started his senior year, I took him straight to SAS. Why wouldn’t I? Four years earlier, they supported me through my college application process. I ended up attending Syracuse University with a scholarship! This past spring, we both graduated. Together with our family and Ms. Nealy, we danced at our graduation party!
— JakeStep Ahead Scholars has been a great help from my junior year to my senior year. They helped me perfect my college essay and provided me with valuable information about the college application process. Without this program, I would have overlooked essential parts of the college application process.
— ElishaOn a Saturday, at a recreation center near my house, Step Ahead Scholars hosted one of their workshops. I emailed Ms. Nealy right after for additional help. My family fled Malaysia searching for safety, opportunity, and education-- dreaming of a better life for us. The support SAS provided helped me get multiple acceptances and made a big difference in my college journey.
— BreonnaStep Ahead Scholars began mentoring me and encouraged me to do more, reach higher and to think bigger. I attended Denison University with a full ride, studied abroad, took classes at Oxford University, and graduated from the University of Mississippi’s School of Law. I’m so glad I found this program and joined the SAS Family!
— DrucillaApplying to college was scary and overwhelming. As a first-generation student, the process was totally unfamiliar. Step Ahead Scholars gave me the information and resources I needed to be successful. They worked with me and stood by me throughout the admission process, mentoring me all the way to college graduation!
— EshetuWhen my little brother started his senior year, I took him straight to SAS. Why wouldn’t I? Four years earlier, they supported me through my college application process. I ended up attending Syracuse University with a scholarship! This past spring, we both graduated. Together with our family and Ms. Nealy, we danced at our graduation party!

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Please consider a contribution to Step Ahead Scholars. The financial support of our donors, particularly large corporate partners, helps nourish our programs and the students they serve.

Students
Resources

We’ve put together some great resources for our scholars– including guides on selecting the right college, application tool-kits, rising senior checklists, websites you need to know, and more.

Scholarship
Stories

Meet our Step Ahead Scholars alumni, and celebrate their success.

Sponsorship

Corporate Donors Are Our Lifeblood

Please consider a contribution to Step Ahead Scholars. The financial support of our donors, particularly large corporate partners, helps nourish our programs and the students they serve.

Resources

We’ve put together some great resources for our scholars– including guides on selecting the right college, application tool-kits, rising senior checklists, websites you need to know, and more.

Scholarship
Stories

Meet our Step Ahead Scholars alumni, and celebrate their success.