STEP Summer Program
The Fordham University Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer 2025 Program is currently accepting applications and will run from Monday, July 7th - Thursday, July 31st, 2025.
During the program, STEP scholars will receive the following services:
- Academic enrichment for the math and science classes students will be taking during the next school year.
- Exposure to STEM-related (science, technology, engineering, and math), health, and other licensed professions.
- Mentoring and tutoring from Fordham undergraduate students.
- Advising and preparation for the academic and social rigors of high school and college life.
- Opportunities to interact and build community with other STEP scholars.
- Thursday field trips
- Service Learning and Community Based Learning week initiative
Rose Hill
Time: 9:15 a.m. - 4:30 PM
Days: Monday - Thursday
Location: 441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
Priority Deadline: Monday, May 12th 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, June 9th 2025
Lincoln Center
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:40 PM
Days: Monday - Thursday
Location: 113 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023
Priority Deadline: Monday, May 12th 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, June 9th 2025
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- Be a resident of New York State
- Be a rising 8th - 12th grade student
- Have approximately an 85 average in Math and Science courses and are overall good academic standing
- Identify as African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American Indian or Alaskan Native, OR meet the requirements for economically disadvantaged status (Please see eligibility chart)
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Thank you for your interest in the Fordham University STEP Program. To complete the application in one sitting, please have the following prepared in advance:
- A scanned copy of your most recent report card for upload (PDF, Word, Image/Picture are acceptable).
- The complete email address of a math or science teacher that will complete a recommendation form on your behalf.
- Two short responses to the questions below. Each response should be a minimum of 150 and no more than 500 words.
- What is the biggest problem that you see in your community/neighborhood? How would you solve it?
- What do you hope to gain from being a part of the Fordham STEP Program?
- Resume
Note: Parents will have to provide an electronic signature to verify the facts of the commitment to the STEP program.
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- Is there an application fee?
- No, there are no fees to apply to the STEP Program.
- Is there a cost to participate in the program?
- Yes, there is a registration fee for the summer. Please reach out to program staff for summer pricing.
- Are there other opportunities available for my child once they enroll as a STEP Scholar?
- Yes, students have access to the following program components
- Priority seating for continuing students
- Priority seating in Kaplan SAT Program
- Data Science/Business Analytics Internship
- Research Program with university faculty
- Fordham University college credit bearing course
- Yes, students have access to the following program components
- How are the days structured during the STEP Summer Program?
- Monday - Wednesday: scholars will attend morning math and science classes followed by an elective class in the afternoon.
- Thursday - Field Trips
- Are there other academic offerings if I am not taking a math or science class in the summer or academic year?
- Yes, for students who either are not taking a math/science class in the summer or academic year or are taking a math/science class at school that STEP does not offer, there will be a course available for those students.
- What is the attendance policy?
- Due to the limited number of sessions, STEP scholars are required to be present for all sessions and classes. There is a limit of 2 excused absences before membership in program is jeopardized.
- Is there an application fee?