Spark Class 5 Application - Leadership Greater Huntsville

Spark Class 5 Application

Hello college students! We are thrilled that you want to apply to our fifth Spark Class, S-5, taking place this August! Find out more details about the program here: www.leadershiphsv.org/spark.

This program is free for selected participants and will run from August 4th-8th, 2025. By applying, you agree to attend each day in its entirety (9AM-4PM, Monday the 4th through Friday the 8th). Apply now by completing the form below. You will need a headshot and professional resume for your application. Applications close March 30th!

Questions? Email Katelyn Sides Baker, Spark Program Director, kbaker@leadershiphsv.org.

Class members are based on the following criteria:

High standard of personal integrity
Record achievement in community activities, or a desire to increase community involvement
The ability to set and attain goals as demonstrated by significant career, personal or community achievements
The commitment of necessary time and effort to complete the program
Representation from a cross-section of the population

While applications are confidential, Leadership Greater Huntsville may use the information submitted by class members in printed materials (bio, name, etc.) for selected class members. To assist in selecting a class that reflects the diversity of the community, you are asked to specify your gender, race and/or ethnicity.

The class selection is based solely on the information you have submitted in the application. Please take time to complete all sections thoroughly and tell us what is unique about you.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 30

"This application takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and must be finished in one sitting, as it cannot be saved and returned to later. We strongly encourage you to review the entire application beforehand to ensure you have all the required information and materials ready before you begin."

Fields marked with an * are required.

Applicant Information

First Name *

Please enter your preferred first name.

Middle Name

Last Name *

What year are you in school beginning August 2025? *

Students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at their respected institutions.

Students should either be a sophomore, junior, senior or recent grad by August 2025. We also accept graduate students.

Ethnicity *

Gender *

Are you a U.S. Citizen *

Date of Birth *

Home Street Address *

Home Street Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Mobile Phone *

Please enter as ###-###-####.

Email 1 *

Personal email to be used for all program communication and information.

Professional Bio & Education

Upload a professional headshot *

This will be used in the class directory and for the alumni directory.

20MB max

Professional, Civic and Social Bio *

Please write in 3^rd person, 150 words max. This will be used in the directory and will not be edited or proofread once submitted.

Resume *

Please upload your professional resume.

20MB max

Name of School, City/State, Degree/Major and Graduation Year *

Education (Colleges, Advanced Degrees, Specialized Training)

Significant Community Involvement

Are you a graduate of another Leadership Greater Huntsville Program? *

If so, please list program and class number or year:

Enter N/A if Yes was not selected.

Please list areas of involvement over the last five years: *

Areas include: community, civic, religious, political, governmental, social, and athletic or other areas of involvement over the last five years (organization, role and dates.):

What unique perspective or experience can you contribute to this class? *

What do you hope to gain from participation in this class? *

References
You will need to submit two references to complete this application.

Reference #1 Name: *

Enter Full Name of Reference.

Reference #1 Email: *

Reference #1 Phone Number: *

Please enter as ###-###-####.

Reference #2 Name: *

Enter Full Name of Reference.

Reference #2 Email: *

Reference #2 Phone Number *

Please enter as ###-###-####.

Electronic Signature

By typing my name in this application, I confirm: *

I understand the purpose of the Leadership Greater Huntsville program. If selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. Although emergencies can arise, I am aware that any participant who has not met the minimum attendance requirement for whatever reason may be dropped from the program.

I understand the above commitments and agree in signing this application to be bound by them.

If other above, please provide how you heard about us. *

Enter N/A if Other was not selected.