Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, with the support of the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Owners/Operators Association, has awarded $275,000 in scholarships to the class of 2017. The scholarships will go to 60 rising college freshmen from the Atlanta area.
The goal of the RMHC scholarship program is to help students better afford their college education with grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.
"Atlanta RMHC understands the importance and value of a college degree, which is why the McDonald's Owners/Operators Association is so committed to helping students in their pursuit of higher education," said Vivian de Jesus, Atlanta RMHC board member, McDonald's Owner and Operator and scholarship committee chair. "We are proud to provide our local high school seniors with these scholarships and look forward to supporting them in their future endeavors."
The local RMHC scholarship program has awarded more than $3.4 million in scholarships to students since its inception in 1995.
Source: Ronald McDonald House Charities awards college scholarships to local students
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