York St John's Scholarship programme SPARK has supported students from a wide variety of backgrounds to study academic and professional programmes across the University since its launch in 2005.

This assistance has included

i) scholarships for new students just starting at YSJU

ii) helping students who experience unexpected hardship

iii) funding important placements and exchange visits and enabling students approaching graduation to prepare for the world of work or to start their own business

As SPARK continues to grow we are able to improve the educational experience of more students at the University.

Refreshingly our experience shows that many of the students who benefit from donations reciprocate this generosity by working hard to give something back to the University. This virtuous circle is facilitated by a volunteer programme organised by the Alumni Development Office. We estimate that these students have done voluntary work in the Office to the value of £10,000. By staying in regular contact with the students that your gifts have supported we know that many of them speak about the life-changing experiences and opportunities that you have made possible.

SPARK Donor Newsletter » (Inaugural Edition)