Impact
Learn more about SPARKS and their mission to commitment to near-peer mentoring in Arizona to share their path to college. SPARKS outreach inspires K-12 students to pursue higher education.
About SPARKS
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SPARKS was founded in 2006 with only four members. As of today, SPARKS Ambassadors share their stories with roughly 10,000 students and families each year. SPARKS members are dedicated ASU students who make giving back to the Arizona community a priority. Are you an ASU student, committed to making a change in K-12 students lives?
SPARKS provides services to the community including panels, college workshops, and more! Schools and community based organizations can request SPARKS services.
SPARKS stands for Students Providing Awareness Resources and Knowledge to Start college. By sharing their Sun Devil Stories, SPARKS Ambassadors inspire others to make their college dreams a reality.
SPARKS History
My Story
Explore our collection of My Story videos and learn from SPARKS Ambassadors on how they overcame challenges and obstacles to achieve their college degrees. My Story videos feature authentic life stories from ASU students covering topics including:
- Paying for college
- Family Support
- Being a first-generation college student
- How to apply to college
- Language barriers
- Applying for scholarships
- Selecting a college major
- Life after graduation
- Student Life
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Newsletters for Families and Educators
Embark on a transformative journey with the Access ASU Family Newsletter or the Access ASU Educator Newsletter. These newsletters are packed with useful insights into college and career readiness that will empower students to dream big and pursue their aspirations fearlessly.