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BURGER KING Scholars Program

Scholarship America

The scholarship program helps outstanding employees, employees spouses or domestic partners, employees children and high school seniors who are living in United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada an opportunity to pursue or continue a post-secondary education.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    All high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Preferred
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Students who have a minimum ACT Composite score of 25 or a minimum combined SAT score of 1220; exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Residence:
    Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
  • College:
    Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
  • Employer:
    employees, employees spouses or domestic partners, employees children of Burger King
  • Miscellaneous:
    Employees must be active on Designated Employer's payroll for at least 6 months as of the application deadline date and employed at the time awards are first announced.
  • Other Benefits:
    Up to 3 James W. McLamore WHOPPER scholarships of $50,000 granted to the most highly qualified students demonstrating leadership, substantial work experience and financial need;Up to 10 Regional awards of $5,000 granted to the two most qualified employees in each of five regions from the pool of eligible and complete applicants;One (1) Steven M. Lewis Foundation award of $5,000 granted to the most qualified U.S. Restaurants employee from the pool of eligible and submitted applicants aligned to U.S. Restaurants;Up to four (4) Bravokilo, Inc./Bravotampa, LLC awards of $5,000 granted to the most qualified Bravokilo, Inc./Bravotampa, LLC employees from the pool of eligible and submitted applicants aligned to Bravokilo, Inc. or Bravotampa, LLC;One (1) Ghai Management award of $5,000 granted to the most qualified Ghai Management employee from the pool of eligible and submitted applicants aligned to Ghai Management;Additional award designations as determined by Burger King Corporation, participating franchisees of the BURGER KING system or BURGER KING McLAMORE Foundation;

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    BURGER KING General Track: consideration will be given to each applicant's academic record (50%) and participation in school and community activities (50%);BURGER KING Employee-Based Track for children of employees, spouse/domestic partner of employees, and employees pursuing a traditional postsecondary education: consideration will be given to each applicant's academic record (50%) and participation in school and community activities (50%);BURGER KING Employee-Based Track for employees or spouse/domestic partner of employees pursuing an enrichment program: consideration will be given to each applicant's participation in school and community activities (50%), and the employee's length of service with Designated Employer (50%);James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship: consideration will be given to each applicant's academic record (50%) and participation in school and community activities and work experience (50%). Financial need will be considered;
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Other Materials:
    A list of your work experiences and involvement in school and community activities; completed Scholarship Acceptance Form

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