Locals win Burger King scholarships

GPS Hospitality, a Burger King franchisee, awarded local students Jewel Levy, Freedom High School; Ja’najah Thomas, Liberty High School; and Hannah Crouthamel, Lehigh Valley Charter Arts H.S. for the Performing Arts, the 2021 program Burger King Foundation scholarships.

The scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors based on their grade point average and the impact the applicants have on their schools and communities through volunteerism and work experience. Burger King employees and their family members pursuing a traditional post-secondary education or enrichment programs are also eligible to apply.

The Burger King Foundation scholarships are a community effort as they are funded completely through guest donations at local restaurants. Founded in 2000, the Foundation has awarded more than $48 million in scholarships to over 42,000 students.