sPark: A Park Scholarships Conference

Join us for our Biennial Conference on
Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25

sPark is our biannual symposium for Park Scholarships. We will celebrate our 30th anniversary year, bringing together the Park Scholarships community for a weekend of learning and connection around scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 

All Park Scholars are invited to attend the free Saturday night Reunion Reception, sponsored by the Park Alumni Society.


Are you interested in presenting at sPark 2025?

Park is currently seeking proposals from Park community speakers.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please learn more by clicking the button below.


 All funds raised are collected and managed by the NC State University Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID 56-6000756.


For Your Stay

Aloft Hotel: 2100 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, NC  

Book your group rate for Park Scholarships

Start Date: Friday, October 24, 2025

End Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

  • 192.00 USD per night
  • Cutoff (date by when you must book) is September 25, 2025

Holiday Inn Express: 3741 Thistledown Drive, Raleigh, NC

Book here to reserve your room for sPark

Start Date: Friday, October 24 

End Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

  • $135 per night (King or Two Queen)
  • Reservation Deadline: October 3, 2025

Questions? Call: 919-854-0001 ext 1 (reservations) or 1-800-HOLIDAY

Mention group code: NPS or NCSU Park Scholarship Symposium

Cancellation Policy:

Reservations can be changed or canceled without penalty until 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (one day before arrival)


Look back at sPark 2023