Milwaukee, Wis. – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Students of Integrity Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from Wisconsin high school seniors.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a high school senior, a Wisconsin state resident, have a 3.0 GPA or show consistent GPA improvement over time, and plan to attend a Wisconsin-based accredited Higher Education Institution (two or four year) in the fall of 2026.
The most important part of the application is the student’s personal essay submission. Each student is asked to produce an essay that describes a unique situation where the student’s moral convictions and personal ethics were challenged, and how the student made the decision despite possible consequences. The essay must emphasize how the student demonstrates matured ethical leadership at a young age. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation from an advisor or community member. Community involvement, volunteer activities, awards and honors, are all considered by a panel of judges. Completed applications are due on Friday, January 30, 2026, by 4:00pm.
Since 2010, BBB Wisconsin has provided scholarship gifts totaling more than $377,500 to Wisconsin high school students who have demonstrated character, leadership, and ethical values. Provided by the generous support of ethical Wisconsin businesses, the scholarship provides the opportunity for future leaders to continue their education beyond high school at an accredited college. As the scholarship recipients pursue their careers, BBB hopes to develop future business leaders who will promote ethics in the Wisconsin marketplace.
Scholarship winners will be spotlighted at the annual BBB Ethics Awards Luncheon, taking place on May 14, 2026, at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.
For more information on the BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship Program, and how your business can help support the program through sponsorship, please visit our website or email scholarship@wisconsin.bbb.org.
Click here to apply for the Student of Integrity scholarship.
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