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May 12, 2015 By Ricci 25 Comments

How McDonald’s is Helping Kids go to College

This post contains affiliate links.

I am a brand ambassador for Central Arkansas McDonalds. While I am being compensated for this post all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Let’s face it, college is expensive. I am currently back in school working on bachelor’s number two and I only wish that I had the same scholarship opportunities I did when I went through the first time.

I remember when I was a junior in high school I was applying for every scholarship I could get my hands on. I started the summer before my senior year by making lists of all the scholarships I was eligible for, dates to apply, and started working on my essays. I am a little OCD and list making is totally my thing but I really think that helped me stay organized and is the reason I got as many scholarship as I did.

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I didn’t know this back then, but the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) offers several different scholarships for many types of students. The goal of the RMHC is to “help students afford the education of their dreams”. That is a very powerful statement and I happen to love it.

According to the RMHC website…

“Students across the country work hard to earn top marks, dreaming of the college they’ll attend and the education they’ll receive. Unfortunately, many of these students won’t be able to afford it.

We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with the global office of RMHC, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $56 million in scholarships have been awarded.”

Some of the scholarships available (with requirements) are:

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RMHC Scholars- you have to be under 21, have at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate a financial need.

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RMHC/HACER- just like the RMHC Scholar but you must have one parent of Hispanic heritage.

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RMHC/African American Future Achievers- just like the RMHC Scholar but you must have one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage.

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RMHC/Asia- just like the RMHC Scholar but you must have one parent of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage.

Currently the RMHC Scholarship Program is closed but the application period for the 2015-2016 program will open up in the fall.

If you are a high school student, or you know one, that is headed to college in the future then please think about applying for a RMHC scholarship!! If you aren’t headed to college soon or you don’t know someone who is then please think about donating to RMHC and help give someone the opportunity to go to college.

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Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:56 am

    What a great program this is. I just love the McDonald’s corporation anyways, but this makes me like them even more.

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  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    May 12, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I love what McDonald’s is doing to help students. The more educated our kids are today, the better the future will be tomorrow.

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  3. Alli says

    May 12, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    I think it’s great when a company like McDonalds gives back by offering scholarships. So glad that you are spreading the word, Ricci!

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  4. Christy Maurer says

    May 12, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I will have my daughter look into the first one! She is a transfer student as she just finished 2 years at a community college to save money! She’s heading to a university in the fall! It is sure expensive!

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  5. Wendy says

    May 12, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I knew what great work is done at the Ronald McDonald Houses but I didn’t know they did these as well. They really do give back to the community!

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  6. Kisa Johnson says

    May 12, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    It’s so good to find out about more scholarship opportunities like this. I hope there will still be this and many more around in three years when my oldest will be graduating High School and looking into starting college. She wants to be a veterinarian and school isn’t likely to get less expensive by then!

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  7. celebbabylaundry says

    May 12, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    Haven’t been to a McDonald’s in years, but this is a really awesome thing they are doing. It’s great that kids will be able to go to college because of something like this.

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  8. Liz Mays says

    May 12, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Those scholarships are so helpful, especially with increasing tuition costs. It’s amazing how many scholarships they’ve given over the years.

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  9. rochkirstin says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    College is really expensive and if there’s a chance to avail of sponsorship or scholarship, I’ll be all for it. It’s great that Ronald McDonald House Charities gives qualified students the chance to go for it.

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  10. Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    I think this is a wonderful program that they’ve set up – there are so many young people out there who are in financial need when it comes to gaining an education. I’m still paying student loans – a little over 10 years later!

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  11. Marie says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    It’s amazing to know that McDonald’s are giving opportunities like this and how they are giving back by helping students. “Help students afford the education of their dreams”, thumbs up!

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  12. Nina Say says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I would say the requirements are pretty lenient for the scholarships! I think that is great, people should be able to get rewarded for going to college even if they struggled in high school.

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  13. Fi Ní Neachtáin says

    May 13, 2015 at 3:53 am

    It’s great that McDonalds gives back to the community in this way. Seeing big companies give back like this always makes me want to support them more.

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  14. lisa @bitesforbabies says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:24 am

    It’s unbelievable how expensive college is and how the fees keep going up every year. I think it’s wonderful that McDonalds is doing this for the next generation.

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  15. Shaney Vijendranath says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:52 am

    This is so awesome! Sometimes we don’t appreciate the brand because we judge them so much. At Least they trying to give back to the community!

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  16. Mhie Lee says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:03 am

    What a great program. Going to college is so expensive-thanks to McDonald for doing this kind of scholarship.

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  17. Tami says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I’ve always associated the Ronald McDonald House with helping the families of hospitalized children. It’s great that they are helping in so many ways.

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  18. Raijean says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:42 am

    It’s events like this why I love going to McDonalds. They are always giving back.

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  19. Jeanine says

    May 13, 2015 at 10:32 am

    This is really great! I hadn’t heard of this before. Sounds really great. I had no idea McDonald’s did anything like this!

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  20. Ann Bacciaglia says

    May 13, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I did not know McDonald’s had a scholarship program. I like to see big company’s giving back to the community. School is so expensive.

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  21. Bonnie @ wemake7 says

    May 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Wow! This is great to hear that McDonald’s is doing something like this. Will have to check this out.

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  22. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    I just heard about this earlier today! I love it when companies reach out with incredible programs like this. Go McDonald’s!!!!

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  23. Chubskulit Rose says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    I didn’t know this about McDonald, it’s nice that they are helping deserving kids to go to college. Thanks for the awareness.

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  24. Camesha says

    May 16, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    I didn’t know they had scholarships. That’s awesome. I’ve always heard great things about the Ronald McDonald house. I have a friend who had family there. Just one more awesome thing to add to their list.

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  25. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    May 19, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Oh wow. I didn’t know McDonalds are doing this. I am definitely seeing them on a new light. :)

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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