SPARK Scholarship fund
As the funding for Higher Education changes it has become more
important than ever to offer extra financial support where it is
needed. It is to meet this need
that York St John launched the SPARK (Securing Potential
and Releasing Knowledge) initiative designed to generate funds to
offer SPARK Scholarships and support students through their studies
with us.
We pride ourselves on our reputation for putting students at the
heart of everything we do and we offer a significant and valued
range of support. Therefore, it is vital for the University
to raise unrestricted funds through individuals, corporate
supporters, alumni and trusts and
foundations.
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Support from all constituents of the York St John
Community
SPARK was officially launched in October 2005, surpassing all
expectations by generating over £24,000 in its first
year. We have now surpassed £250,000 during the last
financial year! However, having witnessed how the scholarships
and additional financial support has proved so valuable to students
we are determined to continue to increase the support SPARK
can offer. Our aim is to ensure that any student facing
financial difficulties can be supported through finishing their
studies.
Governors, staff, the Students’ Union, alumni and our current
students have all championed our fundraising campaign. The
support from students is so great that we present two annual awards
- SPARK Personality of the year and SPARK Club/Society of the
year.
Funds are raised from events (such as the annual fun
run at York Racecourse), raffles, profit on merchandise, and
individual donations, some of these events are highlighted in
the SPARK Be part
of something special..... presentation.
To continue the cycle of funds for SPARK each year the most
effective method of giving has been by regular donations through
standing orders. If you would like to make a donation or set
up a monthly/quarterly/annual donation please download, print
out and complete the SPARK leaflet below (further instructions and
information on SPARK also included on the leaflet).
SPARK
Leaflet »
SPARK Donor Newsletter »
(Inaugural Edition)