BURGER KING Scholars Program
Burger King Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)
About
Scholarships of $1,000 to $60,000 for graduating high school seniors (and BK employees/families) in the U.S. and Canada, weighted equally on academics, activities/work experience and financial need. Most awards are $1,000 and are designated by high school location; up to three $60,000 James W. McLamore WHOPPER scholarships go to top applicants. Also required: enroll full-time for all of 2027-28.
The Burger King Foundation believes in empowerment through education and lending a helping hand, when needed... we supply emergency relief to our employees and provide essential resources to help the students of today and the scholars of tomorrow discover their full potential.
Who can apply
First-time applicant graduating high school in 2027
“Be first-time applicants who are graduating 2027 high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from homeschool education”
High school senior (General Track)
“BURGER KING ® General Track – Available to all high school seniors or past recipients who meet the criteria below.”
Live in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
“Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada”
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
“Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent”
Financial need counts for 33% of the evaluation · preferred
“consideration will be given to each applicant's academic record (33%), participation in school/community activities and work experience (34%) and financial need (33%)”
School/community activities and work experience count for 34% · preferred
“participation in school/community activities and work experience (34%)”