Steppingstone Foundation
Quality Education
Access to primary education is inequitable
Children who are economically disadvantaged lack access to curriculum and support necessary to thrive academically,
Education is the critical tool for upward economic mobility. Students who are structurally denied necessary coursework and critical support like tutoring, mentoring, and scholarships cannot reach their full potential.
The AJA Foundation has invested over $4 million to date in programs that empower deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Investing in the potential of these students not only improves their financial future, it unlocks broader economic opportunities for entire communities and fosters future leadership.
The Goal
To ensure that every student with academic promise, regardless of where they live or their financial situation, has access to the resources they need to succeed.
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People with college degrees earn close to double to those without. In the United States, this translates to $1.2 million of additional lifetime income.
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Children of the bottom 99% of income earners are 13x less likely to score 1300+ on SAT/ACT.
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A college degree quadruples the chance of moving from the bottom to the top income quintile.
Our Current Partners
We are proud to partner with organizations that are dedicated to supporting academically promising students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Mentoring is the heart of Dean’s Future Scholars
A homegrown academic outreach program that provides educational opportunities and support for low-income, first-generation college students in Reno, Nevada.
Provides high-achieving orphans and low-income students in Zambia, a pathway to higher education.
Many Chipembele graduates have gone on to careers in conservation, wildlife research, biology, film-making, and the eco-safari business.
