What’s better than McDonald’s fries or the return of the McRib? Money to help you pay for college, of course!
For the 39th year, the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship program is offering 30 Hispanic students access to higher education with the help of college scholarships.
JUMP TO APPLY for the McDonald’s HACER Scholarship
In order to apply for this scholarship, you must be/have:
• A high school senior.
• A legal resident of the United States or a DREAMer/DACA recipient
• Younger than 21-years old.
• Eligible to attend a two- or four-year college as a full-time student, attending an accredited institution.
• At least one parent of a Hispanic heritage.
• Willing to disclose other scholarships you’ve applied for.
Award Amount: $100,000
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Amount: $15,000
McDonald’s HACER Scholarship
This McDonald’s scholarship is for high school seniors looking to attend a two- or four-year university or college as full-time students. This scholarship is offered in three tiers: • Tier 1 Recipients: Awarded up to $100,000 • Tier 2 Recipients: Awarded $20,000 or $10,000 • Tier 3 Recipients: Awarded up to $5,000 According to McDonald’s, since 1985, the McDonald's HACER National Scholarship is one of the largest college scholarship programs and “has awarded $33 million to help Hispanic students attend college.” Scholarship winners will also be a part of a network of more than 17,000 Hispanic college students from more than three decades.McDonald’s HACER Scholarship Eligibility
Like other scholarships, there are eligibility requirements for the McDonald’s HACER scholarship.How to Apply for the Scholarship Program
The McDonald’s HACER More Scholarship's application process is simple; it does not require an essay, but candidates that make it to level two will participate in a scholarship interview. Your personal interview will be an opportunity for you to highlight your personal qualities and strengths as well as your Hispanic heritage. Interested students can apply until February 13, 2024, and will need to have these required documents: • High school transcripts • Personal statements • Letter of recommendation • List of community service projects • FAFSA report and/or 1040sApply for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship
Deadline: 2/6/25Award Amount: $100,000
Winning the McDonald’s HACER More Scholarship: TIPS
According to McDonalds' HACER Scholarship Website, scholarship winners are selected based upon the four following principles:- Academic Achievement Like other merit scholarships, you’ll need to meet Grade Point Average requirements. This McDonald’s scholarship program requires at least a 2.8 GPA. The higher your GPA the better.
- Financial Need Your FAFSA reflects how much money your family can contribute to fund your college education. The scholarship committee will consider this number to help them choose award winners.
- Community Involvement Community involvement shows that students are aware of the broader issues impacting their community and are working to create change. Compassion is a wonderful element that can fuel community growth, and scholarship judges know this.
- Personal Strengths Student resiliency reflects your ambition to achieve. It’s likely the HACER More Scholarship committee will want to hear ways you’ve overcame obstacles. It doesn't hurt to document your story via a personal essay.
More Scholarship Opportunities
If you like what the McDonald’s HACER Scholarship has to offer, you should check out these scholarships:Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship Fund
The APIA Scholarship Program is available to full - time undergraduate students who are of Asian and / or Pacific Islander ethnicity. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or have earned a GED to be eligible for this award. Deadline: Coming SoonAward Amount: $5,000
McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
The McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 4/25/25Award Amount: $15,000
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