BBB Upstate Student of Integrity testimonials

"Receiving the 2024 BBB Scholarship was an incredible honor, and it has had a profound impact on my journey. This scholarship has eased the financial burden of pursuing my education in mechanical engineering and reinforced my commitment to using technology and innovation to make a meaningful difference in my community. The support of the BBB has motivated me to continue working toward my goals, knowing that I have the encouragement of local businesses and organizations behind me. It inspires me to pay it forward by using my skills to help others while advancing the fields of robotics and manufacturing."

sponsored by Heritage Custom Builders

"As a recipient of the Student of Integrity Scholarship, I can proudly say that it has been one of my greatest honors to accept the award. The scholarship has reinforced my desire to serve my community and those around me, and the opportunity to meet with business and industry leaders at the ceremony allowed me to gain a better understanding of the importance of integrity and ethics in the professional world. I am beyond thankful to the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate and Bonitz Inc. for recognizing my contributions to my school and community as a Student of Integrity. I will continue to carry this honor with me and the values that it represents as I continue my academic and professional pursuits."

sponsored by Bonitz, Inc.

"I felt extremely honored to receive this award, and I greatly appreciate my community’s interest in helping further my education. As a future business woman myself, I treasured the opportunity to network with people and organizations I might see again one day."

sponsored by Carolina Heating Service

"As I prepare for the next chapter in my life. I have come to see just how lucky I am to be surrounded by people who care about my next steps in my educational career. Something I saw at the event that you created, is a passion for other people to help one another. The importance of helping one another is one of the most valuable lessons someone my age can learn. I am so glad I got to experience a night of gratitude for the people who share the same values as I do. Helping others is a trait not easily obtained by many, but if found is highly special."

"Being an international student who normally wouldn’t have received any aid to study in the States, I was incredibly grateful for receiving the ‘Student of Integrity’ scholarship award from the Better Business Bureau. It is going to allow me to have the choice to study either in-state or out-of-state, without feeling financially burdened which is an opportunity I would never have had previously. I cannot wait to represent the BBB no matter where I go to college by being the best student I can be, because they believed in me enough to give me this scholarship and support my future endeavors."

"As a high school student, I was privileged to win numerous academic, athletic, and service awards on the local and state level; however, none have meant as much to me as winning the Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Scholarship award. As a young adult, it is important to me that I live a life worthy of being followed. I also understand the role character plays in one’s success, which is best stated in the words of Coach Wooden, ‘Ability will get you to the top, character will keep you there.’ The Student of Integrity award recognizes the importance of character and celebrates one’s efforts to live a life of integrity. This award continues to motivate and inspire me to be a better person and create a better world."

"When I was chosen for the BBB scholarship, I realized just how important it was to be involved in the community, and how beneficial it can be to actively participate in the service of others. I learned that merit extends beyond academic prowess, and it takes a well-rounded individual to be able to succeed in whichever field he or she happens to be."