BURGER KING McLAMORE℠ Foundation Awards $3.7 Million in Scholarships to 3,400 Students
July 10 2018 - 9:02AM
Business Wire
BURGER KING℠ Scholars Program Surpasses $35
Million in Scholarships Awarded
The BURGER KING McLAMORE℠ Foundation (BKMF), the philanthropic
arm of the BURGER KING® brand, today announced they awarded
$3,700,000 in scholarships through the BURGER KING℠ Scholars
program to 3,400 deserving high school seniors and BURGER KING®
brand employees across North America.
“This is our way of empowering students, our future leaders, and
feeding their potential to create a brighter future for all,” said
Jim Myers, BKMF President and BURGER KING® Brand Head of
Franchising and Business Development, North America. “These
students are bold and empowered to take their future in their own
hands, and we’re proud to be a part of that.”
In total, with support of local BURGER KING® owners across the
U.S., the BURGER KING MCLAMORE℠ Foundation has awarded more than
$35 million in scholarships over the last decade to more than
33,000 students. Scholars are selected based on their grade point
average (GPA), community service and leadership experience.
“We believe that without education, you limit your potential to
be your way. The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program is our way of
helping advance education and alleviating the burden of student
debt,” said Amanda Israel, BKMF executive director. “These students
represent top talent across the nation who are working towards
creating a brighter future for everyone.”
The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program is the BURGER KING McLAMORE℠
Foundation’s flagship program, established to honor the legacy of
the BURGER KING® brand’s co-founder James W. McLamore, whose
commitment to philanthropy and education made him a pillar of
community service throughout his lifetime. The BURGER KING® brand
is owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc., (TSX, NYSE: QSR)
one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies.
For more information on the program, including the 2019
scholarship application details, visit www.bkmclamore.org.
About the BURGER KING McLAMORE℠
FOUNDATION
The BURGER KING McLAMORE℠ Foundation is a U.S. based 501(c)(3)
public nonprofit that believes without education you limit your
potential to be your own way. Inspired by BURGER KING®
Restaurants co-founder, Jim McLamore, its mission is to create
brighter futures by empowering individuals and feeding potential
through education and emergency relief. As a global
Foundation, the BURGER KING McLAMORE℠ Foundation partners with
select nonprofits focusing on scholarships, literacy, and creating
sustainable learning environments. To learn more, visit
bkmclamore.org.
ABOUT BURGER KING®
Founded in 1954, the BURGER KING® brand is the second largest
fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF
THEWHOPPER®, the BURGER KING® system operates more than 16,000
locations in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. Almost
100 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by
independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that
have been in business for decades. To learn more about the BURGER
KING® brand, please visit the BURGER KING® brand website at
www.bk.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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BURGER KING McLAMORE℠ FoundationVictoria Gonzalez,
305-378-7886vgonzalez@rbi.com
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