Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: McDonald’s National HACER Scholarship Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon December 16th, 2019 I started my career at Lesley University and spent over a decade at Northeastern University’s Office for Student Financial Services, where I was a senior assistant director. At Northeastern, I worked with applicants for financial aid, athletes, and families interested in financing their educations. In addition, I have served as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority, visiting Massachusetts high schools to introduce students and parents to the financial aid process and the many sources of education financing that are available. I'm a graduate of Scripps College in Claremont CA, and I have an MBA and a master’s degree in college student development and counseling from Northeastern University. I serve as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Learn More About Beth scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Many students, even those who earn high grades, are concerned about college affordability. Scholarships are made available by the McDonald’s Corporation to top Hispanic students across the U.S. to help alleviate some of the financial burden on students, their families, and their communities. Scholarship: McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Awarding Organization: McDonalds Corporation Amount: Varies up to $100,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 30 Eligible Students: High seniors with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage who will be attending a two- or four-year college full-time. Students must be U.S. citizens less than 21 years of age, and must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and demonstrated financial need. Eligible College(s): Any accredited college or university in the U.S. How to Apply: Apply online. Deadline: February 5 Website: www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
