Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (BBB) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2016 BBB Torch Scholarships, which recognize students who personify high ethical standards as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history.
Torch Scholarships are given to college-bound high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduates who reside or attend school within BBB of Eastern NC’s 33-county service area. Scholarship prizes totaling $15,000 will be awarded.
Fall 2016 Torch Scholarship Awards:
$1,000 Air Experts BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 Air Works BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 Confero, Inc. BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 NC Rebuild BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 Triangle Office Equipment Systems BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 The Vericom Group BBB Torch Scholarship
$3,000 National Pawn BBB Torch Scholarship
$5,000 Student of Ethics BBB Torch Scholarship
To be eligible, students must submit an essay of 1,000 words or less, along with an application, transcript and a letter of recommendation from a BBB Accredited Business. Completed application packets are due by November 30, 2016.
For more information, including the fall 2016 essay topic, an application form, letter of recommendation template, and list of requirements, please visit bbbscholarship.org. For assistance, contact Alyssa Gutierrez at agutierrez@raleigh.bbb.org or 919-277-4220
