2021 Spark Your Life Scholarship Recipient

THE SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW CLOSED

The Spark Your Life Scholarship is back for 2021! We are proud to announce that Spark Energy will award a one-time scholarship valued at $3,000 to one 2021 high school graduate who plans to pursue an undergraduate degree at a four-year college or university.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must follow the eligibility criteria outlined below and electronically submit the requested information for consideration.

The applicant must be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university.
Must be 18 years old.
A 500-word essay must be submitted with this application. The essay must describe the thing, idea, action, or person that serves as the “spark” that inspires the applicant’s life. Specifically, the applicant must address how this “spark” has become a catalyst for their journey toward higher education and beyond.
Submit the required documents electronically by 11:59 pm CST, Tuesday, August 31st, 2021.

Required Documents

Application Form (below).
Official high school transcript with first semester grades for his/her senior year in the 2020-2021 school year.
A 500-word essay that describes the thing, idea, action, or person that serves as the “spark” that inspires the applicant’s life. Specifically, the applicant must address how this “spark” has become a catalyst for their journey toward higher education and beyond.
A copy of your college or university acceptance letter must be provided to Spark Energy along with the application.
The successful applicant must be able to provide a Student ID from a college or university where the scholarship award will be paid.

Deadline for Applications

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm CST, Tuesday, August 31st, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.

Winner Update:

Our 2021 Spark Energy Scholarship Recipient is Adrianna Martinez-Lainez.

Spark Energy will select and announce the recipient on September 13th, 2021. The scholarship award will be based on merit and qualifications shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, or disability. For more terms and conditions please visit here.

How to Submit the application:

PART A – STUDENT INFORMATION

Student First Name *

Student Middle Name

Student Last Name *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

High School Name *

Date of Birth *

Student Email *

Confirm Email

Student Phone *

Guardian Name *

First

Last

Guardian Phone *

Guardian Email *

Scholarship Payment Information

Name of College/University *

Address for Scholarship Check *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Method of Payment: If you are awarded this scholarship, a check will be sent to the financial aid office of the school you plan to attend. A copy of your college or university acceptance letter must be provided to Spark Energy along with this application so payment arrangements can be made. As Spark Energy must have permission to send the scholarship funds to your school or college, please make certain all of the information on this page is correct so Spark Energy can reach you.

School Counselor Section

Student Cumulative High School GPA *

School Counselor Name *

First

Last

Date

Part B – Essay

In a well-developed essay of approximately 500 words, describe the thing, idea, action, or person that serves as the “spark” that inspires your life. Specifically, address how this “spark” has become a catalyst for your journey toward higher education and beyond.

Essays not on the given topics or exceeding the word limit will not be considered. Write your Essay here *

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