Burger King Scholars Program
Funding Amount
$1,000–$60,000
Deadline
December 15, 2026
98 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Fact (page-stated): The BK Scholars Program, the Burger King Foundation's flagship program, awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 to deserving high-school seniors and Burger King employees and their families across North America to offset the cost of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Selection considers GPA, work experience, extracurriculars, financial need, and community service. Includes the James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship Award ($60,000 to three students annually). The 2027-2028 application cycle opens October 15, 2026 and runs until 30,000 applications are received or December 15, 2026. Inference: awarded annually. Assumption (NOT page-stated): exact per-recipient amounts (range $1,000-$60,000).
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How to Apply
Apply at burgerking.scholarsapply.org. 2027-2028 cycle opens Oct 15, 2026 and closes at 30,000 applications or Dec 15, 2026. Open to North American high-school seniors and BK employees and their families.
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