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National Carl's Jr. Scholarship 2025

In a heartfelt announcement, Carl's Jr. has revealed that ten exceptional students from various states have been awarded the prestigious Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founder's Scholarship, each receiving a substantial $10,000 for their college education. This initiative, which has been a cornerstone of the brand's commitment to supporting educational attainment since its inception, has awarded over $1.5 million to more than 1,000 deserving students since 1998.

These scholarships are Open to college-bound high school seniors who have shown remarkable academic performance, leadership skills in extracurricular and community activities, and financial need. This year, recipients hailed from California, Oregon, Texas, and Nevada, with one winner being an employee from a Carl's Jr. restaurant, showcasing the brand's dedication to its community and employees.

A Commitment to Education and Community

Blake Devillier, the Brand President of Carl's Jr., expressed pride in the achievements of this year's winners. He stated, "Since our beginnings, Carl's Jr. has been committed to supporting the aspirations of individuals in the communities where we live and work. The winners of this year not only excel academically but demonstrate a true dedication to supporting their communities. It is our honor to provide this assistance to help each of them start their journey toward a brighter future."

The scholarship recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year are:

• - Adam Badawia, University High School, California
• - Ameen Kandathil, Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School, California
• - Celerina Lee, Sunny Hills High School, California
• - Daniel Cuz, PSJA Memorial High School, Texas
• - Eduardo Murillo Reyes, SOAR High School, California (also a member of the Carl's Jr. team)
• - Ivan Sun, Ed W. Clark High School, Nevada
• - Mercedes Rodriguez, La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, Oregon
• - Sangeet Satpathy, Henry M. Gunn High School, California
• - Santiago Preciado Cruz, Life Academy High School of Health and Bioscience, California
• - Sophie Garcia, San Pedro Senior High School, California

These ten students were selected not just for their academic achievements but for their roles as leaders in their schools and communities, emphasizing the holistic approach of the scholarship program.

More about Carl's Jr. and CKE Restaurants Holdings

Carl's Jr. is globally recognized for its bold and delicious flavors inspired by its Californian roots. For over 80 years, customers have flocked to its locations for juicy grilled burgers and other mouth-watering offerings like Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders and Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes. Through franchises, Carl's Jr. operates over 1,000 restaurants in the United States and serves customers across 24 countries.

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., based in Franklin, Tennessee, manages and operates Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, both known for innovative and high-quality menu offerings. Together, these brands have over 3,600 franchised and company-operated restaurants in both national and international markets. To learn more about Carl's Jr. and their ongoing initiatives, visit www.carlsjr.com.

This announcement not only highlights the importance of educational support but also reflects Carl's Jr.’s commitment to uplifting the communities they are part of.