McDonald's

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

UnconfirmedScholarship

This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award
Sponsor states a $1 million total pool for up to 100 students. Individual award amounts, duration and renewal are not stated on the current public pages.
Deadline
2027 application dates not yet posted; the official page says the application period is now closed.
How to apply
Online application with transcript, personal statement, online letter of recommendation and list of community service; semifinalists complete the FAFSA; selection includes a personal interview (in person or by phone).
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • Recommendations
  • An interview
  • Required financial-aid forms (check the program's rules)
Who can apply
High school seniors under 21 with a minimum 2.8 GPA who are legal US residents, US citizens or DREAMER/DACA recipients, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school full time in the academic year after selection.
Good to know
Current page says applications are closed. Selection includes need, academics, service, personal statement and interview; no separate essay is required. Current eligibility page states no heritage requirement, so none is imposed here. Individual award terms and 2027 dates need confirmation.
Details
ServiceNeed consideredPermanent residents eligible