BBB Ethical Athlete Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by International Association of Better Business Bureaus
Introduction Athletes face hurdles both in competition and in everyday life. The BBB Ethical Athlete Scholarship spotlights students who demonstrate strong character and who positively influence their peers. From the six monthly Ethical Athlete Scholarship recipients, two outstanding student-athletes will be named BBB Ethical Champions. Scholarship Awards - BBB and the AIA will pick one recipient each month from September through February (six winners in total). Nominations are open now and will be accepted through February 28, 2026. Each monthly Ethical Athlete selected will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a certificate. Nominations carry forward from month to month. - Out of those six scholarship recipients, two will be designated BBB Ethical Champions. Each Champion will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. The Champions will be announced at the AIA Championship event in May 2026. - Ethical Champions will also receive recognition either at their school or during the AIA Champion Awards Ceremony in May. Eligibility Students must be Arizona high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in AIA-sanctioned schools and participating in AIA-sanctioned school sports. Eligible activities include: badminton, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cheer, cross country, dive, football, golf, robotics, soccer, softball, spiritline, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.
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