Each year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Education Foundation of Central and Northwest North Carolina awards 3 scholarships of up to $2,500 to graduating high school seniors in 19 counties through the Donna Easter Student Ethics Scholarship.
Scholarship Details
- Merit-based
- Requires personal essay about an ethical dilemma
- AI may not be used for application materials in any way
- Online applications preferred
- Funds may be used for room, board, books, tuition, and fees
Eligibility Criteria
- Current high school senior
- Planning to attend college upon graduation
- Academic excellence and record of community service
- Residence in one of the following North Carolina counties:
- Alamance
- Alexander
- Alleghany
- Ashe
- Caldwell
- Caswell
- Davidson
- Davie
- Forsyth
- Guilford
- Iredell
- Randolph
- Rockingham
- Rowan
- Stokes
- Surry
- Watauga
- Wilkes
- Yadkin
Application Process
- Write required 500-word essay on a personal ethical dilemma
- Gather required documents, including:
- Required essay
- High school resume and leadership records
- Official academic transcripts
- Complete the entry form and attach all required documents
- Submit all materials in advance of the deadline
The Donna Easter Student Ethics Scholarship was established to honor Donna Easter, longtime North Carolina BBB associate who passed away from cancer in 2016. The scholarship aims to uphold her legacy of kindness through its recipients' success.
