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McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship Program

The McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program is one of many examples of McDonald's commitment to employee development and recognition The program recognizes and rewards the accomplishments of McDonald's student-employees who excel in their studies, serve their communities, and work hard to deliver an outstanding experience for our customers.

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Awards

Every academic year, the McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program selects one outstanding student-employee applicant from each state and the District of Columbia. They each receive a $2,500 scholarship. In addition, three student-employees judged to demonstrate the highest commitment to school, work, and community service will be selected and named "McScholars of the Year" and awarded a $5,000 scholarship.

Scholarship winners may use their awards at any qualifying institution and for any field of study they choose.

Eligibility

The McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding students in the course of their employment at McDonald's. The following eligibility requirements apply for this program:

Must be currently employed at a U.S. McDonald's restaurant and have at least four months continuous employment at the time of application.
Must work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited institution OR returning college student who currently attends an accredited institution.
Must be employed by McDonald's or a U.S. McDonald's owner/operator at the time the scholarship awards are announced.

Selection

Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their documented academic achievement, community involvement, and job performance. An independent panel of educators reviews all complete applications and selects the winners. All decisions are final.

Applications for 2010 Awards

The 2010 scholarship program will open January 1 and close on March 1. You will be able to complete the scholarship application online if you go to the McDonald's crew website stationm.com.