🍔 Burger King Scholars – $1K to $50K for Work Ethic & Service

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📌 Quick Facts

“They’re not looking for perfection. They’re looking for grit — and the quiet kind counts.”

🎯 What Burger King Is Actually Looking For

This scholarship favors steady work, consistency, and commitment. Applicants don’t need to be club presidents or 4.0 students. Instead, Burger King looks for:

• Part-time job holders (restaurant, grocery, babysitting, etc.)
• Regular volunteers — church, school, or community groups
• Kids with a consistent GPA (2.0 minimum)
• Students who help support family or siblings

Each application is reviewed holistically — GPA, service, and work experience are weighted together, and the top 400 are awarded nationwide.

📈 Tips & Strategy

• Track hours clearly: Whether it’s work or volunteering, include your total time commitment and responsibilities.
• Write with warmth: This application goes beyond the transcript — they want to see what kind of person your kid is.
• Don’t overthink it: Be honest, be direct, and let their effort speak for itself.

🚀 How to Improve Your Kid’s Chances

• Start tracking their work and volunteer hours now — simple Google Sheet is fine.
• Ask teachers, supervisors, or youth leaders for a recommendation.
• Help them practice writing about *why* they’ve stuck with their work or service — not just what they do.
• Check for Burger King employee connections — children of BK employees may be eligible for additional awards.

📎 How to Apply

Applications open in October and are due by mid-December. The portal is hosted through Scholarship America: https://bk-scholars.com

Application Includes:

• Transcript (2.0 minimum GPA)
• List of jobs or service hours
• Short answers/essays
• Recommendation letter

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