Executive Council Scholarships

Executive Council Scholarships

  • Deadline: March 15, 2026
  • Sponsored by: National Executive Council Scholarship Fund

The Executive Council Scholarships recognize outstanding BPA members who exemplify leadership, service, and exceptional involvement in BPA. These awards honor students who consistently contribute to their chapters, communities, and the organization through commitment, initiative, and impact.

Scholarships are awarded to Secondary and Post-secondary members who reflect BPA’s core values in both action and character.

Eligibility

  • Registered BPA member
  • Secondary or Post-secondary Division

Application Overview

Applicants submit:

  • Academic and membership information
  • BPA leadership roles, competitive events, and service involvement
  • Community service, extracurricular activities, and work experience
  • Short essays reflecting BPA impact and Torch values
  • One letter of recommendation and an unofficial transcript
Tip: Choose examples that clearly show your leadership, service, and long-term commitment to BPA—not just participation.

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Advisor Name*
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Upload Resume

Resume Upload Requirements

Please upload a current resume that includes the information below. You may format it however you’d like, but all details must be present.

  • Education
    • Institution name
    • Field of study or academic focus
    • Years attended (include both current and upcoming institutions, if applicable)
    • Degree or credential pursued / expected
    • BPA Officer Positions
      • Office/Role held
      • Division (e.g., Middle Level, Secondary, Post-secondary)
      • Year(s) served
    • First State Leadership Conference (SLC) Attended
      • Year of conference
      • State
    • First National Leadership Conference (NLC) Attended
      • Year of conference
      • Location
    • Competitive Event(s) Participation
      • Event name
      • Division
      • Year
      • Placement (if applicable)
    • Ambassador Torch Award
      • Year earned
    • BPA Cares Award(s)
      • Award name
      • Year earned
    • Special Olympics Participation
      • Activity
      • Role played in each activity
    • Other BPA Involvement & Community Service
      • Activity
      • Role played in each activity
    • Other Extracurricular Activities or Job Experience
      • Activity or company name
      • Role played or job title
      • Length of involvement or employment (years)
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What is the highest Torch Award you received at BPA?
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Year (most recent earned)
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Please describe the BPA Offices you have held
Title/Position
Level
Year
 
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Tell us about your BPA Competitive Events history
Name of Event
Level
Place
Year
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Tell us about your participation in the Special Olympics
Activity
Role played in activity
 
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Tell us about other BPA involvement and community service
Activity
Role played in activity
 
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Tell us about participation in community service outside of BPA
Activity
Role played in activity
 
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List any other extracurricular activities or job experiences you have participated in
Activity/Company
Role played in activity/job title
How many years were you involved/worked?
 
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Are you a member of the National Technical Honor Society?
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Short Answer Essay Questions

Use these essay questions to showcase your talents not reflected in the application above. For essay questions, if you are reapplying you cannot reuse the essay question answers.

Upload Letter of Recommendation & Transcript

Name of Recommendation Letter Author*
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    I hereby state that all information provided in this application is accurate and correct and I am a current member of Business Professionals of America*