CREATIVE SPARKS
Our Creative Sparks programme has supported exceptionally creative young people in the UK to develop their skills, passion and talent, by supporting them financially, and pairing them with a mentor to help guide their development.
Ignite! Creative Sparks are young people who possess exceptional creativity; could you spot the next Technology Woman of the Future? Or the young scientist of the year?
What do we look for in a Creative Spark?
Below are some tips and commonly asked questions to help in identifying a potential Creative Spark. What sort of young person are we looking for?
Meet our Creative Sparks
Some of our Creative Sparks joined Ignite! in 2005 and their stories can be found here. Read more..
What now?
Creative Sparks will be returning to Ignite's services in 2016. If you have any questions, speak to Rick Hall or Kate Andrews.
Our Creative Sparks programme has supported exceptionally creative young people in the UK to develop their skills, passion and talent, by supporting them financially, and pairing them with a mentor to help guide their development.
Ignite! Creative Sparks are young people who possess exceptional creativity; could you spot the next Technology Woman of the Future? Or the young scientist of the year?
What do we look for in a Creative Spark?
Below are some tips and commonly asked questions to help in identifying a potential Creative Spark. What sort of young person are we looking for?
- Aged between 14 and 21
- And who lives or studies in the East Midlands
- Demonstrates exceptional creativity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths that would enable them to act as a role model for their peers
- highly developed imaginative thinking skills
- the ability to see things in new ways, to recognise patterns and make connections across discipline
- the drive to persevere with their interest and the challenges it presents
- the compulsion to revise and reflect on their original ideas
- strong knowledge about whatever field that are working in and interest in exploring others
- enjoy solving problems, showing remarkable ability in approaching them from new angles or perspective
- show their capabilities in the “5 Rs” - Resilience, Resourcefulness, Reflection, Relationship and Risk taking
Meet our Creative Sparks
Some of our Creative Sparks joined Ignite! in 2005 and their stories can be found here. Read more..
What now?
Creative Sparks will be returning to Ignite's services in 2016. If you have any questions, speak to Rick Hall or Kate Andrews.