BK Scholars Program

1About this scholarship

The BK Scholars Program is the Burger King Foundation's flagship program, honoring co-founder James W. McLamore. It awards scholarships to high school seniors and Burger King employees and their families across North America. Awards range from $1,000 to $60,000 for college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Selection considers GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities, financial need and community service. The 2027-2028 application period runs October 15 to December 15, 2026.

2Eligibility requirements

Education level: High school senior, Undergraduate, Vocational

Geographic eligibility: International

3Academic requirements

• Applicant must be a high school senior, or a Burger King employee or a family member of one (eligible groups: high school seniors; Burger King employees and their families)

4Application requirements

Not published by the sponsor

5Essays and recommendations

Not published by the sponsor

6Award amount and payment

Amount

$1,000–$60,000

7Application deadline

Deadline

December 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST

Applications open

October 15, 2026

Recurring

Yes, this scholarship is offered each cycle

8How to apply

To view the scholarship eligibility requirements and to apply, visit burgerking.scholarsapply.org.

9Official application link

https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/burgerking/ (opens in a new tab)

10Sponsor

Burger King Foundation

11Source of this information

Official source: https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars (opens in a new tab)

Always confirm details with the sponsor before applying. The Giboney Foundation does not administer this scholarship.

12Last verification

Last verified November 11, 2026