$83,000 In College Scholarships Available To Local High School Seniors

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/-- Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of the Philadelphia Region with the support of the McDonalds® Owner/Operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region are seeking local, qualified applicants to apply for one of four scholarships: RMHC Scholars Scholarship for all high school seniors; the RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship for African American high school seniors; the RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources® (HACER®) Scholarship for Latino high school seniors; and the RMHC/Asian Students Increasing Achievement (ASIA) Scholarship for Asian high school seniors. Fifty-five (55) total scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each, in Spring 2014.

RMHC of the Philadelphia Region offers college scholarships to all high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, financial need and plan on attending a two- or four-year college during the next academic year.

"RMHC Scholarship winners are remarkable students who excel academically while taking on youth leadership roles and volunteering in their local communities," said Bill Roberson, president of RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. and a McDonalds Owner/Operator. "Each year we are proud to recognize their accomplishments and to help make a college education a reality for these outstanding young role models."

Applicants may apply online at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC now through January 21, 2014 and will be asked to submit a high school transcript, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement detailing their background and community involvement. For any questions about the Scholarship Program application process, please contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. at RMHC@applyists.com or 855-670-4787. To search the Frequently Asked Questions about the program and the application process, click here ( http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships ).

ABOUT RMHC
RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. grants hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to support local non-profit programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. In addition, RMHC supports four scholarships for high school seniors; the Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware Ronald McDonald House® Programs; the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, operated by St. Christophers Foundation for Children; and 13 Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs in area hospitals. The charity receives its support from McDonalds Corporation, McDonalds Owner/Operators, corporate donors and McDonalds customers. For more information, visit http://www.rmhcphilly.org.

ABOUT McDONALDS
McDonalds USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonalds 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. There are nearly 300 McDonalds restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Region. For more information on McDonalds visit www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonalds U.S. restaurants. Visit http://www.mcstate.com for local restaurant, career and program information. Follow us on Twitter @McDPhilly for the latest news, info, events and promotions, and find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.

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SOURCE Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, Inc.