BPA Merit Scholar Award Study Guide

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the BPA Merit Scholar Award Study Guide.

BPA National Center Headquarters

Located at 1201 Dublin Road, Suite 198, Columbus, OH 43215.

Business (Meaning of Organization’s Name)

The field for which we prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations.

Professionals (Meaning of Organization’s Name)

Our students indicate they join Business Professionals of America to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities.

Of America (Meaning of Organization’s Name)

Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system.

BPA Mission Statement

To develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service.

BPA Vision Statement

To be an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing our members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service, and personal development.

National BPA Tagline

Giving Purpose to Potential.

Navy Blue (Official BPA Colors)

Signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism.

Red (Official BPA Colors)

Symbolizes the friendship obtained through the teamwork of our organization.

Tan (Official BPA Colors)

Represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America.

Proper Usage of Acronym (BPA)

Acceptable in casual conversation and personal correspondence to identify the organization. Once the name is spelled out in full, the acronym may be used in text. Acronym may not be used for cover titles or headlines.

Four Points of the BPA Shield

Ambition, Leadership, Sociability, and Poise.

BPA Week

Takes place the second full week in February and coincides with Career and Technical Education Month.

Executive Council

Members represent the BPA student members from across the country. Student officers serve one-year terms and are elected each year during the National Leadership Conference.

Officer for a Day Program

Provides Middle Level members with the opportunity to shadow the Executive Council for a day at the National Leadership Conference.

National BPA Board of Trustees

Composed of educators, organization and community leaders, and industry professionals dedicated to the mission and vision of the organization.

Torch Awards Program

Designed to promote professionalism and leadership in both career development and personal growth.

Executive Torch Award

Given at the chapter level, requires 10 points in each Torch category.

Diplomat Torch Award

Awarded at the chapter, regional, or state level, requires 30 points in each Torch category.

Statesman Torch Award

Given at the state level, requires 50 points in each Torch category.

Ambassador Torch Award

Given at the national level, requires 70 points in each Torch category.

BPA Cares Program

Members engage in projects that support the betterment of their community, with the opportunity to receive recognition from the national organization.

Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP)

Provides all student members the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through business education courses.

Alumni Membership Division

Open to any former active member from the Middle Level, Secondary, or Postsecondary Divisions.

National Leadership Conference (NLC)

To attend, a participant must be a registered BPA member in good standing and be accompanied by an approved chaperone.