Spark

Overview

Spark seeks to engage and prepare college students to meet challenges both in the present and future. This one-week program is designed to inspire emerging leaders by providing learning experiences that cultivate a better understanding of their community. Class members will experience an exchange of community information, resources, and viewpoints through exclusive, behind-the-scenes perspectives on the North Alabama area.

Program Content

The program spends five days highlighting greater Huntsville. Participants examine the Economic Base/Innovation, Education, Human Services, Healthcare, Local, State and Federal Government, and Public Safety. Spark is an intense, immersive group learning experience that stresses the importance of leadership through service and provides an opportunity for community collaboration.

Participation & Selection 

Only 40 students will be selected for the class. 

Student requirements:

• Students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at their respected institutions.
• Students should be either a sophomore, junior, senior or recent grad by August 2023. We also accept graduate students. 
• Students will need to submit an application that includes a headshot, resume, one letter of reference, and answer a few questions. We want to know what you think!

Class participants are selected by a committee of Leadership Greater Huntsville graduates based on the following criteria: High standards of personal integrity, record of achievement in academics and campus activities, a desire to increase community involvement, the ability to set and attain goals, the commitment of necessary time and effort to complete the program.