Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina is now accepting applications for the Spring 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 North Carolina’s 33-county service area. Scholarship prizes totaling $12,000 will be awarded.
Spring 2016 Torch Scholarship Awards:
$1,000 Raleigh Heating and Air BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 Student of Trust BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 Student of Trust BBB Torch Scholarship
$1,000 Student of Trust BBB Torch Scholarship
$3,000 Student of Character BBB Torch Scholarship
$5,000 Student of Ethics BBB Torch Scholarship
To be eligible, students must submit 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 March 21, 2016.
For more information, including the spring 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.
