The Next Step

The Next Step We provide academic and vocational scholarships to individuals active in 12-step recovery programs.

The Next Step is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides tuition assistance to individuals active in a 12-step recovery program from alcohol or substance use disorder who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing an academic or vocational education. For more information or to apply for a scholarship, visit our website at www.thenextstepstl.org.

We just wrapped up our 2026-27 scholarship awards, and it was another record-breaking year! πŸŽ‰ $584,500 awarded in schola...
05/28/2026

We just wrapped up our 2026-27 scholarship awards, and it was another record-breaking year!

πŸŽ‰ $584,500 awarded in scholarships to 154 individuals
⬆️ 17% increase in total funding over 2025
🌟 Higher average individual awards
πŸ“Š 140% growth in recipients over the last 5 years!

We're incredibly excited by this growth - thank you for helping us to change the lives of people in recovery!

🌟 Recovery. Education. Community. 🌟That’s the core of how The Next Step is helping build a stronger St. Louis. This Give...
05/07/2026

🌟 Recovery. Education. Community. 🌟

That’s the core of how The Next Step is helping build a stronger St. Louis. This Give STL Day, support our mission to give individuals in 12-step recovery programs for substance use disorder the chance to achieve their educational goals with a scholarship.

πŸ”— https://www.givestlday.org/organization/TheNextStepSTL

🩡 It's our favorite week of the year! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ Scholarship interviews are currently underway, and we're having such a great ti...
04/23/2026

🩡 It's our favorite week of the year!

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ Scholarship interviews are currently underway, and we're having such a great time reconnecting with repeat applicants and meeting new applicants!

πŸŽ‰ Want to support our applicants? Consider a donation at www.thenextstepstl.org/donate.

Applications closed April 1, and just look at these numbers!🌟 200 applicants this year: 165 in STL and 35 in KC🌟 16% i...
04/14/2026

Applications closed April 1, and just look at these numbers!
🌟 200 applicants this year: 165 in STL and 35 in KC
🌟 16% increase in STL and 52% in KC from last year
🌟 In 5 years, applications have increased 174% overall
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The next step for our applicants is scholarship interviews, beginning on April 21st. We can't wait to meet them!

Want to support our growth? Consider a donation at www.thenextstepstl.org/donate.

If you've been on the fence about applying, you don’t have to have everything figured out.You just have to take the next...
04/01/2026

If you've been on the fence about applying, you don’t have to have everything figured out.

You just have to take the next step.

Today is the last day to apply! Submit your application at www.thenextstepstl.org/apply by 11:59 pm tonight (April 1).

We can't wait to see your application!

03/18/2026

✨ Save the Date for Saturday, October 10, 2026 ✨

Sponsorships and tickets for the 2026 Annual Scholarship Gala are now available! www.thenextstepstl.org/gala

πŸŽ“ πŸ’™ πŸ“š Are you ready to take the next step in your education? The Next Step is now accepting scholarship applications for...
02/25/2026

πŸŽ“ πŸ’™ πŸ“š Are you ready to take the next step in your education? The Next Step is now accepting scholarship applications for individuals in 12-step recovery programs from substance use disorder!

πŸ“… Deadline: April 1, 2026
πŸ“ Must live in the St. Louis OR KC metro area
πŸ’‘ Funding available for undergrad, grad, PhD, vocational, and technical programs!
πŸ“‘ Apply at www.thenextstepstl.org/apply

We encourage you to apply if you're in a 12-step recovery program and meet the requirements! Learn more at thenextstepstl.org/apply or text/call Darcy G. at 314-378-9515.

11/29/2025

Relive the magic of the 2025 Scholarship Gala with our full photo gallery! Thank you to Jeannie Liautaud Photography, LLC for capturing these memories.

How to view & download:
πŸ“² Scan the QR code or go to: https://gallery.jliautaudphoto.com/guestlogin/thenextstepgala2025
βœ‰οΈ Enter your email (we won’t share it)
πŸ”“ Download with code 5644

Share away and don’t forget to tag us!

πŸ’™ A huge thank you to our fabulous Supporter Sponsors for helping make the Scholarship Gala such a success! We’re genuin...
09/29/2025

πŸ’™ A huge thank you to our fabulous Supporter Sponsors for helping make the Scholarship Gala such a success! We’re genuinely grateful for the generous support of so many businesses and families. πŸ’™

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10097 Manchester Road, Suite 207
St. Louis, MO
63122

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+13147192880

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