FAQs - BURGER KING® Scholars ProgramFAQs - Burger King Scholars Program

Who is eligible to apply?

  • An eligible applicant must be a current high school senior who will be enrolling full-time in the fall of the scholarship year.
  • The applicant must also have a 2.5 or higher GPA, work part-time for at least 10 hours per week, demonstrate financial need and participation in community service and extracurricular activities.


When can I apply?

  • Between September 14, 2009, and February 1, 2010.


How do I get an application?

  • Go to www.applyists.net
  • Click the "APPLY or update a new application" link.
  • Follow the onscreen instructions to apply for an AIN (Applicant Identification Number).
  • When prompted use ACCESS KEY: BKS
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLINE APPLICATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH.
  • NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered and will not be returned.


What are the details of the award?

  • BURGER KINGtrademark Scholars awards will be awarded each year.
  • The number of awards will be determined by the funds available and the number of applicants.
  • The scholarship is a one time non-renewable award of $1,000.
  • The scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees or books required for course load at accredited, non-profit two or four-year colleges/universities in the United States.
  • A student may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.


Does the applicant have to be employed at a BURGER KINGtrademark restaurant to be eligible for a scholarship?

  • No, students do not have to be employed at a BURGER KINGtrademark restaurant; however BURGER KINGtrademark employees may be eligible to apply.


Is a home-school student eligible to apply for the program?

  • Yes, considering that the student meets the criteria of the program.


What are the selection criteria?
An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the winners. The committee will consider:

  • Financial need
  • Community involvement
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Academic achievements and records
  • Work experience


How do I check the status of my application?

  • Return to www.applyists.net
  • Click the "Check Application Status" link
  • Enter your AIN, first name and last name
  • Click "Submit"


How do I make changes to my application?

  • Return to www.applyists.net
  • Click the "APPLY or update a new application" link
  • Using Login Option 2, enter your ACCESS KEY: (BKS)
  • Enter your AIN, first name and last name
  • Click on each tab and make changes to the necessary section(s), click "Save and Continue" to move forward
  • Print a new cover page for your records
  • Do not resubmit your paperwork; all changes are saved to your online application.


After the program deadline you will only be able to update your address and college name. To update this information:

  • Return to www.applyists.net
  • Click "Edit Mailing Address" or "Edit College Information" link.
  • Enter your AIN, first name and last name.


What are my responsibilities as a recipient?

  • You must enroll as an undergraduate in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
  • You must continue in school the entire academic year without interruption.
  • You must deliver your scholarship check(s) to the proper office at your institution.


How and when are checks issued?

  • Checks will be mailed to each recipient's mailing address
  • Checks will be made payable to the institution only.
  • Checks will be issued on or around July 15, 2010.
  • It is the recipient's responsibility to notify ISTS should the check not arrive within 30 days of the issue date.


How and when will I receive notification?

  • Winners will be notified during the first week of March 2010. We will first attempt to reach you by e-mail. If we do not receive a reply in 10 days, we will attempt to call you at the phone numbers you provided as part of your application.
  • Non-winner notifications will be sent by e-mail.
  • Past experience indicates that e-mails are sometimes not received or successfully delivered. Be certain to provide us with your most current e-mail address.
  • Decisions of the selection committees are final and are not subject to appeal.


Where and when should I send my completed application?

  • Fax your complete application with all supporting documents to:
    BURGER KINGtrademark Scholars Program
    c/o ISTS
    FAX (615) 627-9685 or (615) 627-9673
    bkscholars@applyists.com
  • Your application must be faxed by February 1, 2010.

Are scholarships taxable?

  • Tax laws vary by country. In the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against your scholarship award. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for more guidance.


Program Administration

  • To assure complete impartiality in selection of winners and to maintain a high level of professionalism, the program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), a firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship and tuition assistance programs.


Questions
For additional information regarding the scholarship program contact:

International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc.
Telephone: (615) 320-3149
Fax: (615) 320-3151
E-mail Request: https://www.applyists.net/EmailRequestForm.asp
Access Key: BKS

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