$83,000 in College Scholarships Available to Local High School Seniors

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) and the McDonald's Owner/Operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region are seeking qualified applicants from the Greater Philadelphia Region to enter the RMHC Scholars program; the RMHC/African American Future Achievers program for African American high school seniors; the RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources® (HACER®) program for Latino high school seniors; and the RMHC/Asian Students Increasing Achievement (ASIA) program for Asian high school seniors.  Fifty (55) total scholarships are awarded ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each.

RMHC offers college scholarships to all high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, financial need and plan on attending a two- or four-year college during the next academic year.

"RMHC scholarship winners are exceptional students who excel academically while taking on extra leadership roles and volunteering in their communities," said Mike Anton, president of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. and McDonald's Owner/Operator. "Each year we are proud to recognize their accomplishments and to help make a college education a reality for these outstanding young role models."

Applicants will be asked to submit a high school transcript, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement detailing their background and community involvement.  Applications are available in high school guidance offices and must be completed and postmarked by no later than January 27, 2012. Students, parents or educators can download an application or apply online at www.rmhc.org.  For additional information regarding any of the scholarships, please call the scholarship hotline at (215) 790-4320.

ABOUT RMHC

RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. grants hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to support local non-profit programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. In addition, RMHC supports four scholarship programs for high school seniors; the Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware Ronald McDonald Houses; the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, operated by St. Christopher's Foundation for Children; and 13 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in area hospitals. The charity receives its support from McDonald's Corporation, McDonald's Owner/Operators, corporate donors and McDonald's customers.  For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.

ABOUT McDONALD'S

McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. There are nearly 300 McDonald's restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Region.  For more information on McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants. Visit www.mcstate.com for local restaurant, career and program information.  Follow us on Twitter @McDPhilly for the latest news, info, events and promotions, and find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.

Contact:
Shannon Wilson
Tierney
215-790-4391
[email protected]

SOURCE Ronald McDonald House Charities

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