McDonald's HACER National Scholarship
Merit + needScholarship
Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.
- Award
- $1 million in scholarships awarded to up to 100 students nationwide
- Deadline
- 2027 application dates not yet posted; the official page says the application period is now closed.
- How to apply
- Online application with transcript, personal statement, online letter of recommendation and list of community service; semifinalists complete the FAFSA; selection includes a personal interview (in person or by phone).
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendation letters
- An essay
- An interview
- The FAFSA (or CSS Profile)
- Your transcript
- Who can apply
- High school seniors under 21 with a minimum 2.8 GPA who are legal US residents, US citizens or DREAMER/DACA recipients, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school full time in the academic year after selection.
- Good to know
- Selection weighs academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, the personal statement and an interview. The eligibility page read does not state a heritage requirement; confirm current rules when the cycle opens.
- Details
- ServiceNeed consideredPermanent residents eligible