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CKE Restaurants opens scholarship application window
February 19, 2025
CKE Restaurants, parent company to Carl's Jr., has opened the 2025 Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application window. The $10,000 scholarships, of which there are 10, are awarded to aspiring college students in states where Carl's Jr. operates, according to a press release.
"At Carl's Jr. we want to do more than just serve food, we want to create connections, fuel authenticity and open the doors to opportunity." Andrew Robinson, chief human resources officer at CKE Restaurants, said in the release. "Over the years, we've been proud to support students and team members across the country in pursing their passions through education and are excited for another year of helping them realize their unlimited potential."
The scholarships have been awarded to more than 1,000 students since 1998, including several team members.
In order to apply for the scholarship, students must live in one of the 16 states with Carl's Jr. locations, be 26 years old or younger and be incoming freshmen at an accredited college or university. Applications are due by 3 p.m. PT on March 31, 2025. For more information, click here.
