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BBB Serving Western VA's Student of Integrity Scholarship

Better Business Bureau Serving Western VA (BBB) promotes integrity and ethics in the marketplace through voluntary business self-regulation. The 21st Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards honor high school seniors from our 32-county service area who personify ethics through leadership, community service, and actions. 

Applications are currently closed.

How It Works

Scholarships in the 21st Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship competition are awarded directly to the recipients to apply toward college tuition or post-secondary education expenses. Recipients are required to enroll in an accredited university, college, or trade school following high school graduation, and attend the Student of Integirty Awards Ceremony on April 25, 2024 to recieve their scholarship. 

Scholarship award amount: $1,500.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

Local High School Senior      

Applicants must attend a high school in our 32-county service area. Application is also available to homeschooled students.

3.0+  G.P.A.

Essay-based applicants must have a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) to apply.  

Present At Award Ceremony

Recipients must be present for the scholarship award.

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Application Scoring Criteria

There are three primary sections students will be evaluated on during the review process.

Essay Writing: 40%

  • Clear and concise writing that presents an ethical dilemma and answers the essay prompt. 

Extracurricular Activities: 30%

  • Highlight your commitment to a job, community service, volunteer work, organization, sports team, or club activity.

Leadership Roles: 30%

  • Explain the leadership position you held during your extracurricular activities and beyond. 

Essay Application Checklist

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Complete Online Scholarship Form

Complete and submit all required background and contact information in the online application form, along with answering two application questions.

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Official High School Transcript

Upload and submit a copy of your high school or home school program transcript. Contact your guidance counselor for an official transcript. 

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Personal Letter of Recommendation

Upload one letter of recommendation from someone outside of your family who is willing to speak on your behalf, sharing details of your character that your grades can't tell. 

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Submit Application By Deadline

Please submit all required paperwork by the scholarship application deadlines

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about submitting your Student of Integrity scholarship application, please fill out the contact form below or contact our Scholarship Coordinator by Live Chat, phone, or email listed below.

BBB Scholarship Coordinator

Email: Scholarships@roanoke.bbb.org

Phone: 540-342-3455 ext. 3015

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