Scholarship Details

McDonald's Trailblazer Scholarship Program is Championing Black Excellence by Awarding $10,000 in Scholarships to HBCU Students.
 
McDonald’s is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Greater Tennessee Valley. Ten (10) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship of $1,000 for the 2024-2025 academic school year, which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees.

Incoming and current HBCU students are encouraged to apply for the Trailblazer Scholarship Feb. 1 through March 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Ten scholarships, up to $1,000 each, will be awarded to students for the 2024-2025 academic year, and winners will be announced in March.
 
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending an HBCU in the Greater Tennessee Valley during the 2024-2025 academic school year.
- Eligible HBCU’s include Tennessee State University, Meharry Medical College, Fisk University, Alabama A &M University, Oakwood University, American Baptist University (Nashville), Drake State Community College.
- Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
- Be a U.S. Citizen
 
If you have any questions or issues with your submission, please reach out to Lexi Symonds (lsymonds@trozzolo.com).

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* 1. First and Last Name

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. McDonald's Restaurant Address or NSN that you are currently employed at (if applicable)

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* 4. Please provide the name of the HBCU you are attending during the 2024-25 academic year.

Eligible HBCU’s include Tennessee State University, Meharry Medical College, Fisk University, Austin Peay State University, Alabama A & M University, Oakwood University, American Baptist University (Nashville), Drake State Community College.

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* 5. Please upload your transcript (official or unofficial) for most recently completed academic term.

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* 6. Please upload a professional image in your school logo/and colors.

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* 7. Please upload a video that answers the following video interview questions (1-2 mins for each question):
  • Do you consider yourself a change-maker? An individual that helps institute positive growth for your school? For your community? If so, how & why?
  • How do you demonstrate excellence at your school or community?

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