Deadline is Jan. 15, 2009

There is a $1,000 scholarship available only to Alaska high school students. This is the first year this scholarship is offered in Alaska, so chances are higher for winning.

The Students of Integrity Scholarship is offered by your Better Business Bureau foundation, in conjunction with the Business of the Year Torch Awards. It’s designed to support students who recognize the importance of ethical and responsible marketplace practices.

Deadline:
E-mail: Must be received by Jan. 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. Send to pr@thebbb.org.
Mail: Must be post marked by Jan. 15, 2009. Send to BBB Public Relations, P.O. Box 1000, DuPont, WA 98327.

Eligibility:
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
– A student of the 2009 or 2010 graduating class who will be attending college after graduation.
– Attends an accredited high school in Alaska, Oregon, or Western Washington.
– Resides in Alaska, Oregon or Western Washington.
– Has a good academic standing and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Essay Theme: The importance of ethics and integrity in the marketplace.

Click here for rules and details.
Or visit www.bbb.org, enter zip code, search for “scholarship” and click on the first link.

Questions:  Contact Niki Horace, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, pr@thebbb.org

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About your BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington:
Your Better Business Bureau is a not-for-profit organization funded by Better Business Bureau accredited businesses. The BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. For more information about the services and products provided by your BBB, call 206-431-2222 or 253-830-2924 in Washington, 503-212-3022 in Oregon or 907-562-0704 in Alaska, or visit our Web site at  www.bbb.org.