

Sending first-gen students to college, and through it.
Renewable scholarships plus mentoring for first-generation students in our county. 94% of our scholars graduate.
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You deserve better than “that’s just how it is.”
Most people come to us after one of these. Here is what changes.
The usual experience
- Not knowing where donations really go
- Complicated applications for students
- Overhead that eats the gift
With First Spark
- 94% graduation rate
- 100% of gifts to scholarships
- Audited financials
- The 100% Promise
Your gift, put to work this week
Answer a couple of quick questions and see exactly what to expect. No phone tag, no pressure.
- 94% graduation rate
- 100% of gifts to scholarships
- Audited financials
Your gift
Demo only. On your real site this connects to secure giving with automatic receipts.

Application
- 1Apply
By March 1.
- 2Interview
April.
- 3Award
May.
- 4Mentor match
Summer.
Moments that matter




Scholars say
“My mentor got me through freshman year.”
“First in my family to graduate. Thank you.”
“The emergency grant kept me enrolled.”
The 100% Promise
100% of public gifts go to students. Our board covers all overhead.

Help the next student cross the stage
Foundation: (312) 555-0199
501(c)(3) · EIN on request
Questions about applying?
We answer every email.
501(c)(3) · EIN on request
Common questions
Who is eligible?
First-generation students in Lake County.
Is it renewable?
Yes, up to four years.
How are funds used?
100% of public gifts go to scholarships; operations are funded by our board.
Your info stays private. We reply within one business hour.



