The 2026 "Strike-a-Spark" and "Celebration of Scholarship" events celebrating the research, scholarship, and creative pursuits of our students will take place on each of the PennWest campuses in April 2026.
California: Wednesday, April 15, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Clarion: TBD
Edinboro: TBD
Strike a Spark/Celebration of Scholarship is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in presenting and discussing their research, scholarship, or works of creativity.
Appropriate proposals include faculty-supervised independent research or creative projects, independent study and scholarly or creative projects conducted by either an individual or a small group of students.
A limited number of grants, up to $600 per award, are available at each of the PennWest campuses. The deadline for submitting proposals is Friday, January 30 with funding decisions issued by Friday, February 6. Students may apply for funding using the link below:
Funding Proposal Application & Guidelines
Questions about the funding process and other matters related to the student research events may be submitted using the online form.
