How much funding does Burger King Scholars Program provide?

Burger King Scholars Program provides $1,000–$60,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Burger King Scholars Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

How often is Burger King Scholars Program offered?

Burger King Scholars Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected December 15, 2026.

Burger King Scholars Program

Q: Who is eligible for Burger King Scholars Program?

Eligible applicants: Individuals; North American high-school seniors and BK employees and their families. Geography: Florida.

Burger King Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000–$60,000

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: December 15, 2026
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals
North American high-school seniors and BK employees and their families

Geography

Florida

Overview

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.

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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What Burger King Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 8
Total given: $5.66M
Median grant: $23K
Range: $6,000–$3.79M

1% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Minnesota 96%, District of Columbia 3%, Florida 1%. Top recipient cities: Miami, FL; St Peter, MN; Roseville, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.