For nearly four decades, McDonald's USA and our Owner/Operators have been all-in on making college dreams come true. We’ve awarded over $38 million into bright futures, helping more than 17,000 students from Asian and Pacific Islander American, Hispanic, and Historically Black college and university backgrounds (HBCUs).
Scholarship Details
- Sponsored through a partnership between McDonald’s and APIA Scholars
- Scholarships are awarded in two funding tiers
- Tier 1 recipients receive a $20,000 scholarship distributed over four years
- Tier 2 recipients receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship award
- Provides access to educational support and networking opportunities
- Recognizes academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need
Eligibility Criteria
- Must meet the eligibility requirements established by APIA Scholars
- Must plan to pursue postsecondary education
- Must demonstrate academic achievement
- Must demonstrate involvement in community service or leadership activities
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must submit a complete scholarship application and all required supporting materials
Application Process
- Complete the APIA Scholars scholarship application for the coming academic year
- Provide academic records and any required educational documentation
- Submit information regarding community involvement, leadership experiences, and extracurricular activities
- Provide documentation or information demonstrating financial need
- Submit all required application materials before the stated deadline
- Monitor communications regarding scholarship review, selection, and award notifications
For more than 15 years, McDonald’s has been committed to helping students pursue their educational goals. From workshops to mentorships and mental health initiatives to a changemaker content series, the APA Next platform continues to evolve, just like the students we serve. For the coming academic year, we will continue to partner with APIA Scholars to offer scholarships to the students in our communities.
