Education & Scholarships
McDonald's Archways to Opportunity
Nowak Enterprises' (NEI) employees can ...
Learn English-language skills.
Get a high school diploma.
Earn an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
For more information, click this link.
Earn College Credits While You Work
100% of McDonald’s Hamburger University restaurant management & mid-management courses qualify as college credit at more than 1,800 U.S. two year & four year higher education institutions.
For more information, click this link.
McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship Program
Per academic year, one outstanding student-employee per state receives a $2,500 scholarship.
In addition, one student-employee, who demonstrates the highest commitment to school, work, & community service will receive a special $5,000 scholarship.
Scholarship winners may use their awards at any qualifying institution, for any field of study.
Requirements:
Employed by Nowak Enterprises, Inc. (NEI) for at least four continuous months at the time of application & award announcement.
Work a minimum of 15 hrs./week.
Be a high school senior or current or returning student at an accredited post-secondary institution.
For more information or an application, click this link.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships
For NEI employees & customers: click this link.
NEI's Hospitality Endowed Scholarship - Pensacola State College (PSC)
NEI participates in awarding scholarships to deserving student-employees.
Requirements:
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien & reside in northwest Florida.
Enroll or be enrolled in a program of study – full or part time - leading to an award, certificate, or associates degree.
Be in good standing at PSC or the high school from which the senior student is about to graduate.
Scholarship will cover registration fees &/or books.
Preference given to students currently employed in hospitality industry.
Must submit employment verification.
For more information, click this link or call 850-484-1000.