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McDonald's Opens HACER Scholarships to All Students After Lawsuit

2/1/2025

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McDonald's is revising its HACER scholarship program to eliminate the Latino parent requirement after a lawsuit.
Since 1985, the program has awarded over $33 million to 17,000 students.
Now, any student can apply by demonstrating contributions to the Latino community.
The lawsuit alleged discrimination against non-Hispanic students, leading to this settlement.
The application deadline is extended to March 6, 2025, to reflect these changes.

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Story summary

McDonald's is revising its HACER scholarship program to eliminate the Latino parent requirement after a lawsuit.
Since 1985, the program has awarded over $33 million to 17,000 students.
Now, any student can apply by demonstrating contributions to the Latino community.
The lawsuit alleged discrimination against non-Hispanic students, leading to this settlement.
The application deadline is extended to March 6, 2025, to reflect these changes.