What do Taco Bell, KFC, and McDonalds have in common? Not only do these companies fulfill your hunger...they can also satisfy your dreams to attend college by providing thousands of dollars in SCHOLARSHIPS! And for some, you do not even have to be employed there!
Check out our recommended tasty fast food scholarships below!
Wendy´s
Wendy´s is a large fast food chain present in the USA and Canada. The company offers different awards for the outstanding high school seniors all over the USA. http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/applicants/how-to-apply/. The company also provides awards on a state and national level.
McDonald´s
Every single year the Ronald McDonald House Charities program offers students awards of $1,000 to be used towards scholarships. The scholarships are available for US high school students who live within the geographical area covered by the program. Although the awards go around $1,000 for each award, some areas may offer different values. The rewards are non-renewable.
Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is offered each year and gives 250 scholarships worth $10,000 and $20,000. These scholarships are directed to high school students who are very good during academic activities. The students should have an average 3.0 (or higher) grade points to be considered. The company has already provided over $14 million dollars worth of scholarships. http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Burger King
American, Canadian or Puerto Rican students can have a chance of winning one out of the 1,600 scholarships annually given by the fast food company Burger King. The awards are often worth $1,000 dollars. Students might also receive a regional scholarship often $5,000 and the ‘King’ scholarship winner gets $25,000 dollars to be used towards any expenses with University. Students need to work at least 15 hours a week in order to be able to apply. https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/
KFC
Every year a $5,000 scholarship is given to students who are going to college. The fund is renewable throughout 4 years (as long as the student is enrolled). Scholarships are linked to the volunteer mentor that must work or be the owner of any KFC. Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA in order to apply.
Taco Bell
The Live Más Scholarship is not based on your grades or how well you play sports. No essays, no test scores, no right or wrong answers. We’re looking for the next generation of innovators, creators and dreamers. In 2018, the Taco Bell Foundation will be awarding $3 million in Live Más Scholarships. $1,000,000 will be awarded through our new applicant program, $1,5000,000 through our renewal program for previous recipients, and $500,000 through our program for Taco Bell restaurant employees.
Chick-Fil-A
Students who work at the fast food chain Chick-Fil-A are able to get scholarships. The restaurant offers $1,000 dollars of scholarship for the best employees. Over 3,000 prizes have already been given out to the workers. Students must work at the restaurant at least 20 hours a week in order to be eligible.
Pizza Hut/ The Yum! Andy Pearson Scholarship Program
As one of the most famous fast food and pizza companies in the USA and Canada, Pizza Hut also offers their employees good scholarship opportunities. Every year dozens of students are eligible to get $2,500 to be used as scholarship.
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