BBB Foundation's Students of Integrity Scholarship

Every year, the Better Business Bureau Integrity Foundation proudly recognizes high school seniors from the Middle TN and Southern KY area who personify sound ethical behavior and decision-making in their leadership roles at school and in their community. Recipients are selected by a panel of judges to receive a $1,000 scholarship paid to the accredited college, university, or trade school of their choice.  

Since the program’s inception in 2005, BBB's Integrity Foundation has awarded a total of over $100,000 in scholarships to high school students in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

Eligibility & Criteria

BBB's Student of Integrity Scholarship program recognizes high school seniors who personify sound ethical behavior as demonstrated through Leadership, Community Service, Personal Integrity, and Academic History.

BBB's Integrity Foundation’s Board of Directors is committed to the belief that identifying and honoring high school seniors for character, integrity, and ethical conduct are important roles in fostering its mission of promoting ethics in the marketplace.

Applications and essays will only be accepted by high school seniors who will be graduating in Spring 2026. The applicant must have a desire to continue their education at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Scholarships will only be awarded on behalf of the scholarship recipients to an accredited college, university, or trade school.

Eligible Applicants

• Must be a high school senior graduating in 2026
• Must attend school within the BBB Middle TN & Southern KY service area
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Desire to continue their education at an accredited college, university, or trade school

Family of the BBB staff and Board Members are not eligible to apply. All submitted entries become the property of BBB of Middle TN & Southern KY and cannot be returned. Please retain a copy of your completed entry.

Application Requirements

• Completed online application
• Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor/principal or an academic leader within your high school
• Letter of recommendation from an individual outside your school such as an employer, coach, mentor, etc. (No family members)
• Supporting Documentation (Community Service, Leadership, and Academic)
• Copy of Current High School Transcript
• Essay