Step Up Empowering Students to Thrive at UK
Impact Highlights
Real numbers. Real change.
- More than 800 English Language Learners benefitted from Step-Up services in 2024-2025
- More than 200 ESL Students participated in tours of the UK campus in 2024-2025
- Improved Attendance and Retention among English Language Learners
- Improved Academic Achievement in ESL and Credit Recovery classes
- 4 High Schools and 6 Community-based organizations hosted Step-Up fellows in 2024-2025
- 138 Step-Up fellows offered opportunities to build cross-cultural competence, problem-solving, and other skills
- Step-Up fellows presented at the 2024 Kentucky Refugee & Immigrant Inclusion Summit
- Step-Up fellows presented at the 2025 Engaged Scholarship Consortium Conference
- Several Step-Up fellows won competitive awards such as Fulbright and scholarships for graduate programs, medical schools, law schools, etc
Through peer-led mentorship, carefully curated workshops, and hands-on experiences, we help you build the skills, confidence, and connections to succeed for a lifetime.
Become a Fellow today!
The Fall 2026 Step-Up Fellowship Application is now OPEN!
Click the link below to apply! Deadline is March 31st, 2026!