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BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship

Offered by Better Business Bureau Wisconsin Foundation · Free to apply

This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors in Wisconsin who demonstrate ethical leadership, honesty, and strong character. Recipients are awarded $2,500 toward tuition at an accredited college or technical school in Wisconsin. Selection heavily focuses on a personal essay about navigating an ethical dilemma, along with letters of recommendation.

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How hard is the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship to win?

Real competition, but not a lottery. The time cost is low enough relative to the award that a qualified student comes out ahead by applying.

Estimated odds
roughly 1 in 33 applicants
Modelled applicant field
~350 students
Awards each cycle
10
Payoff per hour of work
$18 / hr

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

  • Fewer rivalsOpen only to Wisconsin residents
  • Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
  • Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
  • Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
  • Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only

How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

  • Must be a resident of Wisconsin
  • Open to high school seniors
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  • Must attend an accredited university, community college, or technical college based in Wisconsin for post-high school education.
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  • The student application and both reference letters are due by 12:00 pm.

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What the application takes

  • Essay required.
  • 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
  • Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.

Applications close
February 1, 2027
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Common questions about the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship

How much is the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship worth?

The BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship awards $2,500. 10 awards are made each cycle.

When is the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship deadline?

The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.

Who is eligible for the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Wisconsin; Open to high school seniors.

Does the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship require an essay?

Yes. The application requires an essay, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship?

Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 33 applicants, against a modelled field of ~350 students. The pool stays that size because open only to Wisconsin residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. At 4.3 hrs of work, that is about $18 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.

Is the BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The BBB Wisconsin Students of Integrity Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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