About Us
We are a non-profit organization that creates equal opportunities for Indian Muslim Women aspiring to study abroad. We support students through personalized mentorship, workshops, and coaching—all offered free of cost.
Vision
STEPS envisions a world where every Indian student, regardless of background, has access to global education opportunities. We aim to drive educational equity, empowering the next generation of female leaders from Muslim communities to excel on the world stage.
Mission
We aim to empower female Indian students from Muslim communities to access higher education abroad. STEPS provides tailored support and resources to help students overcome barriers and gain admission to top universities worldwide, ensuring everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.
Why STEPS
Tailored Coaching
Benefit from expert coaching that fine-tunes your application and showcases your strengths
Inclusive Community
Connect with a community that values and celebrates your background, helping students to reach their full potential
Personalized Mentorship
Gain insights from our co-founders, Abdul Aleem and Rafia Khatoon, with mentorship tailored to your needs
Workshops and Training
Join engaging workshops designed to simplify the application process for top US and European universities
Our Services
Personalized Mentorship
Each student pairs with a mentor who excelled in top university admissions, guiding them to refine profiles, choose programs, and apply confidently.
10-Week Comprehensive Sessions
We offer workshops covering profile evaluation, test prep, university selection, resume/CV crafting, SOP writing, recommendations, scholarships, interview prep, and immigration support.
Profile Building for Aspiring Graduate Students
Guiding junior-year undergraduates to craft a compelling profile for graduate school admissions. Our mentorship focuses on strategic internship choices, essential skill-building.
Our Team
Blogs
Upcoming Events
Date and time is TBDOnline WorkshopThe workshop will help Indian Muslim (women) students kickstart their graduate school journey with clarity and confidence.
“The one on one time given is great.”
Kshiti Dholakia
Our Mentees Joined From
Admission Offers
"With STEPS support I turned my dream into reality. Thanks to their tailored guidance, I’m ecstatic to have been accepted into six universities, including my top choice, The University of Chicago. STEPS made all the difference in my journey—thank you for helping me achieve my dreams!"
Hari Dharshini K.S. (Then: Shiv Nadar University)
Currently at the University of Chicago
