McDonald’s Offers Scholarships For High School Students

January 10, 2020 Patrick C. Gross Scholarship, hacer scholarship, mcdonald

LOGO COURTESY OF THE HACER NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

McDonald’s HACER scholarship is available to any high school student with a Hispanic background.

The program is giving away up to $100,000 in scholarships funds.

Students are selected based on academic record, financial need and involvement in their community.

Eligible applicants must be a high school senior, have at least one Hispanic parent, be a U.S. resident or citizen, be under 21 years of age, have at least a 3.0 GPA and have plans to attend a two or four-year institution on a full-time basis.

The application process requires a high school transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, documented community service experience and a FAFSA Report. Students must also interview a representative of the HACER National Scholarship Program in-person or via phone.

Deadline to apply is Feb. 5. Winners will be selected as early as May.

For more information, visit the HACER website at www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html.