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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.
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:
RMHC Scholars- you have to be under 21, have at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate a financial need.
RMHC/HACER- just like the RMHC Scholar but you must have one parent of Hispanic heritage.
RMHC/African American Future Achievers- just like the RMHC Scholar but you must have one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage.
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.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
What a great program this is. I just love the McDonald’s corporation anyways, but this makes me like them even more.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love what McDonald’s is doing to help students. The more educated our kids are today, the better the future will be tomorrow.
Alli says
I think it’s great when a company like McDonalds gives back by offering scholarships. So glad that you are spreading the word, Ricci!
Christy Maurer says
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!
Wendy says
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!
Kisa Johnson says
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!
celebbabylaundry says
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.
Liz Mays says
Those scholarships are so helpful, especially with increasing tuition costs. It’s amazing how many scholarships they’ve given over the years.
rochkirstin says
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.
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
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!
Marie says
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!
Nina Say says
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.
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
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.
lisa @bitesforbabies says
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.
Shaney Vijendranath says
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!
Mhie Lee says
What a great program. Going to college is so expensive-thanks to McDonald for doing this kind of scholarship.
Tami says
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.
Raijean says
It’s events like this why I love going to McDonalds. They are always giving back.
Jeanine says
This is really great! I hadn’t heard of this before. Sounds really great. I had no idea McDonald’s did anything like this!
Ann Bacciaglia says
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.
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
Wow! This is great to hear that McDonald’s is doing something like this. Will have to check this out.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
I just heard about this earlier today! I love it when companies reach out with incredible programs like this. Go McDonald’s!!!!
Chubskulit Rose says
I didn’t know this about McDonald, it’s nice that they are helping deserving kids to go to college. Thanks for the awareness.
Camesha says
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.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Oh wow. I didn’t know McDonalds are doing this. I am definitely seeing them on a new light. :)