Better Business Bureau – Douglas M. Hershman Scholarship for Ethics & Civic Engagement
Scholarship Overview: For a Delaware high school senior that personifies high ethics and strong moral character as demonstrated though ethics and strong civic mindedness.
Application Available: October 31, 2025
Deadline Date: January 14, 2026
Scholarship Details:
This scholarship program awards a $2500 financial award to one Delaware high school senior that personifies high ethics and strong moral character as demonstrated though leadership, community service, overall personal integrity and academics.
The scholarship is named in honor of BBB past Chairman Doug Hershman who, for over a decade, dedicated himself to advancing the mission and success of the Better Business Bureau of Delaware. Through his quiet, thoughtful leadership, Doug helped BBB create ways to deliver the mission to the community. He advised BBB on professional challenges, forever reminding the organization to maintain its integrity and to always do the right thing.
The Scholarship is funded through a generous donation by the Hershman Family and is administered and managed through the BBB Education Foundation.
Eligiblity Requirements:
- Delaware resident
- High School senior
- Student planning to pursue any associate degree, bachelors degree, or technical training program
Application Requirements:
- Online application
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essay question
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Essay Details:
Tell us about a contribution you’ve made to your community and how it aligns with the mission and standards of the Better Business Bureau.
Award Amount: $2,500
Website/URL: https://www.bbb.org/local/0251/delawarestudentethicsscholarship
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Christine Sauers
Contact Email: csauers@delaware.bbb.org
Contact Phone Number: 3022215259
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
The ideal scholarship recipient will excel in the classroom, as well as outside of it. This student will be committed to their community and will have demonstrated this commitment through service.
Describe any extracurricular community service activities including awards/honors or offices held.
Students may use the online application to type this information or they can upload documents.
If not available at the time of application, Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation can be sent separately to the BBB Office:
60 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720 or csauers@delaware.bbb.org
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware