STUDENT OF INTEGRITY AWARD

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1 STUDENT OF INTEGRITY AWARD Dear Guidance Counselor: Better Business Bureau of the Upstate is proud to announce the 2017 Student of Integrity Awards to recognize high school students who personify high character through leadership, community service, academic achievement, and overall personal integrity. More than 30 years ago, businesses in the Upstate came together to promote high standards of business ethics and conduct, forming the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate. Each year, our BBB recognizes workplace ethics by honoring area companies as part of its annual Business of Integrity Awards. In 2008, the BBB began honoring future members of our business community with the Student of Integrity Awards scholarship program. The scholarships will be awarded at the BBB Integrity Awards Gala in November. Therefore, those submitting entries should be high school juniors during the 2016/17 school year. We ask that you assist us by identifying one Student of Integrity in your junior class and encourage participation by having him or her apply for this exciting award. Completed applications must be postmarked for return to the BBB office by April 28, Winners will be notified in early September, and invited along with their parents or a school official, to November s BBB Integrity Awards Gala. Applications are distributed to every high school in the 10-county region of Upstate South Carolina and one application per high school will be accepted. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,500. Enclosed is your application packet which includes an overview of the program, the Student Application and instructions for completion, and a recommendation form to be completed by a school representative. Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact the BBB office at or you may tammy@upstatesc.bbb.org. Thank you for sharing in this exciting scholarship opportunity with your students. We look forward to receiving your school s application. Sincerely, Vee Daniel, President Better Business Bureau of the Upstate Better Business Bureau of the Upstate 408 N. Church Street, Suite C Greenville, SC 29601

2 What is the Student of Integrity Awards? FAQs An award program designed to recognize high school seniors who personify high character through leadership, community service, personal integrity, and academic accomplishments. Who is eligible to enter? Each high school within the 10-county service area of the Upstate may nominate one student from the junior class. What is the deadline? All applications must contain 5 copies of a complete entry portfolio and be postmarked no later than April 28, What will winners receive? Each student will receive a scholarship of $1,500 to an accredited school/college of their choice. Awards will be presented to recipient students at the Business of Integrity Awards, on November 9, Students must be present at the event to receive the award. Scholarships will be distributed once the BBB receives verification of the student s college enrollment. What is the selection timeline? Scholarship recipients will be chosen by a panel of judges comprised of local business and community leaders. The students and their respective school officials will be notified by mail in September regarding their selection as an award winner. Winning students and school officials will receive invitations to attend the BBB Integrity Awards held on November 9, 2017.

3 Last Name First Middle High School County Age Birthdate Anticipated Graduation Date Home Address City State Zip Home Telephone School Telephone Address (1) Post-Secondary Education Plans (Please check one.) I plan to attend a 2-year college. I plan to attend a 4-year college or university. My career choice is: (2) Please enclose your most recent transcript and a recommendation from the school. (3) List of activities (a) Please list all school related extra-curricular activities, including all awards, honors or offices held. Please use a separate sheet for answers 3(a)-3(b) (b) Please list all outside activities church, special community activities, etc., including all awards, honors or offices held. (4) Essay Each student will be asked to write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, (a) identifying a person that he/she believes is truly admirable a person of integrity and (b) explaining why this person is rightly seen as a person of integrity and should be admired, in other words, why he/she is an excellent role model. The explanation will include such things as character traits and things that the person has done. One way to get started would be to think about how you would respond if someone asked why they should believe as you do that this person is a person of integrity. Please make sure you cite any sources that you use in writing the essay. (5) References (separate from the enclosed personal recommendation.) Name Telephone Relationship to Applicant Name Telephone Relationship to Applicant Signature of Student Date

4 This recommendation, to be completed by a School Representative, must accompany the Student of Integrity Award Application. Please limit your comments to 100 words or less. I understand that is applying for the BBB Student of Integrity Award. As a representative of High School, I wish to recommend this student for the following reasons: Name Title School School Telephone Signature Date

5 This personal recommendation must accompany the Student of Integrity Award Application and is to be completed by a friend, relative or employer. Please limit your comments to 100 words or less. I understand that is applying for the BBB Student of Integrity Award., I wish to recommend this student for the following reasons: Name Relationship with Student School Signature Date