Scholarship opportunity

The BBB® Charitable & Educational Fund,
Inc. has announced its scholarship essay contest for area high school seniors and
is now open to receive submissions.
The BBB Life Lessons Essay Contest is a theme-based essay contest that
challenges students to reflect on living a life of integrity and ethics. The essays
are submitted online and reviewed by a panel of judges. The top six essays will
be awarded scholarships ranging from $500 – $2,500.
The scholarship is open to area high school seniors attending schools in the
BBB’s 64-county service area which includes 12 counties in Ohio and 52
counties in West Virginia. There is no GPA requirement to apply, and scholarship
funds are used towards attending any career, technical, college, university or
trade school after high school graduation.
The theme for the 2026 essay contest is CIVILITY. Civility in the workplace
involves treating colleagues with respect, courtesy and kindness, including active
listening and consideration of others’ perspectives. Describe a personal
experience that taught you the importance of respectful communication and
courteous behavior. Explain how this experience would influence the way you act
as a leader in the marketplace or within a future organization.
“This year’s Life Lessons Essay Contest encourages students to share their voices
on the importance of civility in everyday interactions and professional settings.
Learning to communicate with respect and integrity is essential for long-term
professional success and personal dignity,” said John Richard, BBB Charitable &
Educational Fund chair. “We are excited to support students as they engage with
this theme and compete for a scholarship to further their education.”
Essay submissions will be accepted through March 6, 2026. Students, teachers
and parents can read more about eligibility, view instructions on how to apply
and submit entries at bit.ly/CantonBBBLifeLessonsEssayContest.
For more information or to schedule an interview with a BBB spokesperson,
contact Payton Daugherty at 330-454-9401 x123.