McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

McDonald's Corporation (HACER National Scholarship Program) · National

HACER (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources) is McDonald's national scholarship for Hispanic-heritage high school seniors headed to a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. $1 million is awarded nationally to up to 100 students (average award roughly $10,000); no tiered breakdown above that average is published. Recipients are selected on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, personal statement, and a personal interview. No essay is required, but a personal statement, transcript, one letter of recommendation, and a list of community service are.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA2.8

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

DemographicsOpen to high school seniors of Hispanic heritage who are U.S. citizens, legal residents, or DACA/DREAMer recipients, under age 21, with a minimum 2.8 GPA.

Applying

Award~$10k average

DueClosed for current cycle (ran Oct 2025-Feb 2026); reopening date not posted

EssayNot required

Rec. lettersRequired

RenewableNot listed

Awards/yr100

$1,000,000 total awarded nationally across up to 100 recipients (~$10,000 average). No tiered breakdown above that average is published.

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