Scholarships

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Scholarship Program

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High School Scholarships

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How to

Apply Today

Go To The Scholarships Page

Go to scholarships page and select the appropriate link to the category that applies to you (current K-12 or college student).

Select a Partner Organization

Select the partner organization through which you wish to apply for the scholarship.

Start Your Application

When the partner page opens, click “Apply Now.”

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What are the

Scholarship Requirements?

Enrollment

All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (K-12 or college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Citizenship

All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico.

Age

If an applicant under the age of 18 is selected as a potential Hungry for Education™ scholarship recipient, in order to be confirmed as a winner, the student’s parent or legal guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights.

Usage

Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for education, such as tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary education institution.

Grade Point Average

Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (K-12 and college). NOTE: Each partner organization may have additional requirements; however, GPA level varies.

Essay

Students will need to provide a 300-word essay (high school) or 500-word essay (college) on how Denny’s can bring their communities together.

Partner Requirements

High school and college students must meet GPA level and other requirements set by each partner organization.

Frequency

Students can apply for one scholarship each year and are only eligible to receive one scholarship per year.

Available

Scholarships

Business Grant

Alpha Kappa Alpha South Atlantic Region

All applicants must be an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated South Atlantic Region (Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina only)

Available Scholarships: 2

Scholarship Amount: $2,500

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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CVMSDC

All applicants must be an active member of the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council and must be a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) to qualify.

Available Scholarships: 2

Scholarship Amount: $5,000

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be able to provide proof of at minimum five years of business. Applicants will need to provide a 500-word essay on how the Denny’s HFE Business Grant will positively impact their business and how they intend to utilize the grant. Scholarship recipient must select an executive education program to attend at an accredited college or university and a course of study pertaining to business in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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College

Denmark Technical College

College students currently enrolled at the Denmark Technical College

Available Scholarships: 5

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements: All current college students at Denmark Technical College are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential winners.

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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USC Upstate

College students currently enrolled at the USC of the Upstate.

Available Scholarships: 5

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements: All USC Upstate students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential winners.

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

College students currently attending a HACU member institution.

Available Scholarships: 5

Scholarship Amount: $2,000

Eligibility Requirements: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin. Applicant must be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student attending a two-year or four-year HACU-member institution in the United States and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Application Period: February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

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NGLCC

College students residing in the US, identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Available Scholarships: 5

Scholarship Amount: $2,000

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must identify as a member of the LGBT community. LGBT students of color, those that identify as transgender or non-binary, LGBT students with disabilities and those with geographic diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, an emphasis may be placed on the individual’s essay submission.

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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Meharry Medical College

College students currently enrolled at Meharry Medical College.

Available Scholarships: 5

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements: All current Master of Public Health Students at Meharry Medical College are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential winners.

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated South Atlantic Region

All applicants must be an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated South Atlantic Region (Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina only).

Available Scholarships: 2

Scholarship Amount: $2,500

Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be an active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® South Atlantic Region and currently enrolled in an accredited College or University in the United States or Puerto Rico. Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (additional requirements may be set by partner organization). Recipient must be able to provide their chapter name.

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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USHLI

Currently enrolled college students in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Available Scholarships: 4

Scholarship Amount: $2,000

Eligibility Requirements: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, preference will be given to individuals with Hispanic heritage.

Application Period: September 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024

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