McDonald’s of Greater Indiana and Southwest Michigan recently announced that Ariana Gualajara, of Winamac, has been awarded the prestigious McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship, joining a select group of 31 Hispanic students from across the nation. With this scholarship, Ariana will pursue her higher education at Ball State University where she plans to study Architecture. She was the only winner in the state of Indiana.
Beyond her academic achievements, Gualajara has been a dedicated member of the National Honor Society for two years and has actively participated in both Track and Field and Cross Country. Her passion for music is evident through her membership in both the concert and pep bands. Beyond her school commitments, Ariana volunteers her time at St. Peter’s Church.
For the 38th consecutive year, McDonald’s is recognizing exceptional scholarship recipients who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement beyond the classroom. The McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship, established in 1985, remains committed to providing college scholarships and resources for Hispanics, having awarded more than $33 million in scholarships to over 17,000 students nationwide.
The next scholarship application period opens next month and runs through February 2024, continuing McDonald’s commitment to educating the next generation of youth.
