BK Scholars serves high-school seniors, Burger King employees, and employees’ family members, with rules varying by category. The foundation lists awards from $1,000 to $60,000 for college or vocational/technical education. Selection considers GPA, work experience, activities, community service, and financial need; the top McLamore WHOPPER awards are limited to three recipients. Check the official call and rules rather than third-party summaries.
The 2027–28 cycle opens October 15, 2026 and closes when it reaches 30,000 applications or on December 15, whichever comes first. The actual deadline could therefore arrive early; gather documents and apply soon after the portal opens. The scholarship offsets postsecondary costs; it does not promise full tuition coverage or replace campus aid.
Before the portal opens, prepare graduation details, academic history, work experience, activities, and service records; identify whether you apply as a senior, employee, or family member. The foundation directs applicants to Scholarship America and posts current rules there. Submit one complete application and keep confirmation. Public pages do not list every category-specific detail; verify age, country, school, and required materials in the cycle form.
Do not wait until December because the volume cap may close applications earlier. Checks are payable to the school, so the award is not unrestricted cash and cannot be used to repay student loans under the published terms. Compare it with your net cost, confirm the school can receive payment, and review any tax or renewal terms in the award agreement.
Prepare an activities record with dates, hours, and responsibilities because selection considers service and work as well as grades. Request recommendations early and confirm whether you apply as a high-school senior or employee/family member; do not mix categories or rules from other Burger King scholarships. The portal can close at its application cap, so check on October 15 and submit once it opens; keep a copy and ask your school how it receives the check.
Read the aid-program profile and official FAFSA guide; ask the college for an individual balance review.
Burger King Scholars — Burger King Foundation.
2027–2028 application cycle dates — Burger King Foundation.
Information checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility, funding, and dates depend on the academic year and may change. Tuition aid does not necessarily cover housing, books, transportation, or nonmandatory fees; confirm your situation and award package in writing with the program and financial-aid office.
Compare your net award and excluded costs before committing; the financial-aid office confirms the final balance.
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BK Scholars Program — Burger King Foundation
BK Scholars serves high-school seniors, Burger King employees, and employees’ family members, with rules varying by category. The foundation lists awards from $1,000 to $60,000 for college or vocational/technical education. Selection considers GPA, work experience, activities, community service, and financial need; the top McLamore WHOPPER awards are limited to three recipients. Check the official call and rules rather than third-party summaries. The 2027–28 cycle opens Octob
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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