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McDonald's Academic Excellence Award

The United Negro College Fund

The McDonald's Academic Excellence Award is awarded to graduating high school senior with a minimum of 2.8 GPA. Applicants must be African American from St. Louis and Metro East high school

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Is awarded to college-bound St. Louis and Metro East high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.80
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    Permanent resident (or U.S. Citizen, U.S. national)
  • Citizenship:
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. national (or permanent resident)
  • School:
    Is awarded to college-bound St. Louis and Metro East high school seniors
  • College:
    4-Year Colleges
  • Ethnicity:
    African American/Black

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Submitting all required fields, essay, and attachments
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Recommendations from two (2) teachers, or one (1) teacher and one (1) counselor/principal, community service leader who are familiar with the student's academic performance and involvement in school and community service.

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