As the New Year approaches, it’s the perfect time to step into 2025 with clarity, confidence, and a brand that truly reflects your purpose. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Brand Spark Scholarship, an opportunity designed to empower service-based entrepreneurs to simplify their marketing, clarify their vision, and create a meaningful connection with their audience.
What Is the Brand Spark Scholarship?
The Brand Spark Scholarship is more than just a chance to win a prize—it’s a transformative experience. This year, BC & Associates Marketing will be selecting three inspiring entrepreneurs to receive a fully funded Brand Spark Blueprint, valued at $997.
The Brand Spark Blueprint helps you:
- Clarify your vision by discovering what makes your brand unique.
- Uncover new opportunities for growth and connection.
- Take actionable steps with a personalized roadmap to simplify your marketing and scale with purpose.
Imagine starting 2025 with a clear path forward, more time to focus on what you love, and a brand that inspires your audience.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Small businesses are the heart of thriving communities, fueling innovation and creating connections that matter. Yet, nearly 42% of small business owners report feeling overwhelmed, and 50% fail within the first five years due to challenges like unclear branding and scattered marketing efforts.
The 2025 Brand Spark Scholarship aims to change that by giving service-based entrepreneurs the tools and clarity they need to succeed.
Who Should Apply?
This scholarship is designed specifically for service-based businesses. We’re looking for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who:
- Have a passion for spreading joy, kindness, or wellness.
- Serve clients with impactful, service-based solutions.
- Feel stuck or overwhelmed by their brand or marketing efforts.
- Are ready to embrace clarity, confidence, and connection in 2025.
What’s Included in the Scholarship?
Winners of the Brand Spark Scholarship will receive a fully funded Brand Spark Blueprint. This comprehensive process includes:
- A deep dive into your brand’s vision, messaging, and audience.
- Custom insights to align your brand with your mission.
- A step-by-step roadmap to simplify your marketing and focus on growth.
How to Apply or Nominate Someone
Applications for the 2025 Brand Spark Scholarship open on December 26, 2024, and close on January 31, 2025.
Here’s how to apply or nominate someone:
- Visit our Scholarship Page to submit an application.
- Share your story—or the story of a business owner you admire.
- Tell us why the nominee deserves this opportunity and how it could help their business grow.
Winners will be announced on March 17, 2025, and scholarships must be redeemed within the year 2025.
Real Stories, Real Transformations
The Brand Spark process itself is incredibly thorough and collaborative. Beverly takes the time to deeply understand your mission, challenges, and aspirations. She then weaves it all together into a clear, actionable roadmap. Each blueprint felt like a master plan for my businesses—simple to understand yet powerful in execution.
– Michelle Coopper / Alchemy Accounting and Bookkeeping
This could be your moment to embrace clarity and step into the next chapter of your business journey.
Key Dates to Remember
📅 Applications Open: December 26, 2024
📅 Applications Close: January 31, 2025
📅 Winners Announced: March 17, 2025
Make 2025 Your Year of Possibility
This scholarship isn’t just about branding—it’s about creating space for what matters most: sharing your gifts, connecting with your audience, and building a future filled with purpose and growth.
Whether you’re applying for yourself or nominating someone who inspires you, the 2025 Brand Spark Scholarship could be the spark that changes everything.
