Ignite Your Education
Spark your academic career and your future by taking advantage of college courses as a high school student.
When you enroll as a Spark Scholar (formerly known as Young Scholars) at Wilkes, you’ll get a glimpse into general education college courses while also earning credits toward your college degree.
A Jump Start at a Low Cost
Spark Scholars get a head start on college credits at a significantly lower cost. As a Spark Scholar, students can take up to two Wilkes courses per semester for only $50 per credit.
A typical course is three credits. For comparison, part-time tuition is regularly about $995 per credit.
Additional Benefits
In addition to the above credit rate, Spark Scholars get access to the following benefits.
- Priority registration, meaning Spark Scholars have first pick of courses once course registration is live.
- E.S Farley Library privileges at Wilkes.
- Free parking on campus.
- Assistance in career planning, college selection and financing.
- Wilkes student ID.
- Free admission to most Wilkes University athletic, musical and cultural events.