Burger King Scholars Scholarship Guide

About the Burger King Scholars Scholarship

The exact application window for the current round is not stated in full detail, but the Burger King Scholars scholarship is confirmed as a recurring award and is reported here for the 2026/2027 cycle. Because the programme runs annually, you should confirm the precise opening and closing dates on the official site before you start.

The Burger King Scholars scholarship is a merit- and need-based award for graduating high school seniors. It is funded by the BK McLamore Foundation and administered through Scholarship America, one of the largest scholarship managers in North America.

Who Runs the Programme

The BK McLamore Foundation sponsors the award, honouring the founder of Burger King. Day-to-day administration, including application intake and selection, is handled by Scholarship America. That means your application is processed through Scholarship America’s platform rather than through a local restaurant.

Study Level and Eligible Fields

This award is aimed at graduating high school seniors who plan to continue into post-secondary education. The scholarship supports study at the college, university or vocational level. No specific field of study is required, so students across all academic interests can apply.

How Many Awards Are Offered

The number of awards is not specified in the available details. Historically the programme has funded a large number of students each year across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For the current count and total funding pool, check the official site.

Who Can Apply for the Burger King Scholars Scholarship

The Burger King Scholars scholarship targets graduating high school seniors based in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. Selection looks at more than grades alone. Reviewers weigh academic record, demonstrated financial need, and involvement in work or community activities.

Because the award balances several factors, a student with a strong record of part-time work or community service may compete well even without top marks.

What the Scholarship Covers

The award provides funding toward the cost of post-secondary education. The exact dollar amount per recipient is not stated here, and it has varied by award tier in past cycles. Funds help offset tuition and related education expenses. For the current award values, confirm the figures on the official page.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, you generally need to meet the following:

• Be a graduating high school senior in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico.
• Plan to enrol in post-secondary study after graduation.
• Show academic achievement through your GPA.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Show a record of work experience or community involvement.

Specific GPA thresholds and income cut-offs are not stated in the details available, so review the official criteria carefully before applying.

How to Apply

Applications for the Burger King Scholars scholarship are submitted online through the Scholarship America platform linked below. You apply directly; no nomination is required. This guide reflects the 2026/2027 cycle, and you should confirm the exact closing date on the official site, because the programme runs on an annual schedule and dates shift each year.

Prepare the following before you start, since selection weighs each area:

• Your academic records or transcript showing your GPA.
• Information supporting your financial need.
• Details of your work history and community or volunteer activities.

Submit your application before the posted deadline. Late submissions are not accepted once a cycle closes, so aim to apply well ahead of the cut-off. For questions about the process, use the contact options on the Scholarship America page for this programme.

Official Website

Apply and read the full terms on the official page: Burger King Scholars on Scholarship America.