Many major corporations sponsor corporate scholarship programs. Some of the most well-known scholarship programs are offered by:
- Best Buy: Scholarships for college-bound high school seniors based on community service and academics
- Burger King Scholars Program: Scholarships for college bound high school seniors based on in-school work experience, community service, and community/extra-curricular involvement
- Coca Cola Scholars Foundation: 4-year and 2-year scholarship programs based on academic achievement and community involvement
- Google: Minority scholarship awards for individuals with financial need who are pursuing computing and technology degrees
- Microsoft: Bill Gates Scholarship for outstanding students with demonstrated financial need
- McDonalds: Ronald McDonald House Charities awards scholarships to students facing barriers to academic and career success
- Sallie Mae Fund: Sponsors and supports many scholarship programs for students with financial need
- Toyota Community Scholars Program: Awards 100 scholarships each year valued between $10,000 and $20,000 to nominated high school seniors
- Wal-Mart Foundation: Funds scholarships for its employees, its customers, and residents of the communities in which it does business
These are just a few of the scholarship programs funded by major corporations.
