Unlocking Opportunities: BBB Trust Scholarships for Future Leaders
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recognizes the importance of fostering integrity and ethical behavior in young individuals. Through its various scholarship programs, the BBB aims to support students who exemplify these values in their academic pursuits and community involvement. These scholarships provide financial assistance and acknowledge the commitment of young leaders to upholding trust and ethics in their daily lives.
Students of Integrity Scholarship Awards Program
The Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana Charitable and Education Foundation offers the Students of Integrity Scholarship Awards program. This program is designed to recognize and reward high school and college students who demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in leadership roles, both at school and in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Students of Integrity Scholarship Awards program, applicants must meet specific criteria:
- Applicants must be residents of and reside in or attend a high school or college within BBB’s 23-county service area: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Porter, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties.
Application and Selection Process
The selection of scholarship recipients is at the sole discretion of the judges. The process involves multiple stages:
- Initial Review: A panel consisting of BBB staff members reviews the applications and selects a list of finalists based on their written submissions.
- Finalist Selection: The finalists are then presented to a panel of judges composed of local business and nonprofit leaders, who ultimately select the scholarship recipients.
BBB of Michigan Trust Scholarship
The Better Business Bureau of Michigan celebrates trust in the community through its Trust Scholarship, which recognizes young leaders who demonstrate BBB values in their daily lives. This scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors pursuing higher education.
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Eligibility Requirements
The Trust Scholarship is available to high school seniors located in 80 of Michigan's 83 counties.
BBB Trades Scholarship
Recognizing the importance of skilled trades, the BBB offers the Trades Scholarship to support young people pursuing careers in these fields. The scholarship is designed to reimburse young workers for essential items such as tools, boots, and other equipment required to start their careers.
Eligibility Requirements
Specific eligibility requirements for the Trades Scholarship may vary. Interested individuals should consult the BBB website or contact the organization for detailed information.
Video Contest Scholarship
The BBB Foundation College Scholarship Video Contest offers an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and communication skills while competing for scholarship funds.
Video Submission Guidelines
Entrants must adhere to the following guidelines when creating and submitting their videos:
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- Video Length: Entries must be no longer than 90 seconds in duration.
- Filming: Videos can be shot on a phone or other recording device.
- Music: Videos must not contain any music.
- File Format: Video files should be exported and submitted in the MP4 file format via the application form.
- File Naming: Submissions must be labeled correctly, including "BBB Scholarship 2026," the student’s first initial, and surname (e.g., BBBScholarship2026_JDowe.mp4).
- Introduction: All video entries should begin with an introduction that includes the applicant's name, age, year in school, and the school in which they are currently enrolled.
- Video Quality: Videos should be well-lit and contain clear-sounding audio.
Terms and Conditions
By entering the BBB Foundation College Scholarship Video Contest, entrants agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Entrants release and hold the promoter harmless from and against all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions.
- Scholarship funds are sent directly to the relevant academic institution the student will be attending.
- The funds are strictly for tuition, with no exceptions.
- The academic institution must be accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation group.
- Entrants request the BBB to evaluate and judge the submitted material.
- Entering the competition constitutes permission to use the names and likenesses of the submission for publicity and promotions with no compensation.
- The Better Business Bureau is not responsible for unauthorized use of the images.
The Better Business Bureau: Empowering Trust for Over a Century
For more than 110 years, the BBB has been a trusted resource for people seeking reliable businesses, brands, and charities. In 2024, people turned to BBB.org more than 220 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 5.5 million businesses, and 725,000 times for BBB charity reports on 12,000 local and national charities. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus serves as the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States and Canada.
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