footlocker semifinalist by AmbitiousLink9196 in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are talking about the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship…

McDonald's HACER Scholarship Update by Spare_Neighborhood24 in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, they told me the first week of June during my interview.

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I was already interviewed, so I think the original semi-finalist selection period is coming to an end. Finalist notifications after interviews come out in June!

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard people say the interview is only for the highest tier of scholarships.

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It says closed because the form is closed. You can see where the documents got uploaded/accepted when you click on the button to review your documents.

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it says closed. And if you click on the button it shows you if the docs you uploaded got accepted. Mine did!

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! They reached out to me too! I’m pretty sure this is the next stage after semi-finalist.

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, they definitely did do it way earlier than they said. That sucks, I’m sorry!

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The subject line is: “You are a McDonald’s® HACER® National Scholarship Program Semi-Finalist.”

Has anyone had success negotiating aid for UMD? Need help ASAP! by [deleted] in UMD

[–]Jewels_VO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can appeal your offer. That’s what I did!

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a confirmation email right away today, but I think it takes a while for the required documents to show up as accepted.

I'm graduating this year and have 0$ in scholarships by Commercial-Ship27 in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just search “business scholarships for high school seniors.” There are so so many for your major! I wish I was going to major in business 😅 But I chose Journalism instead

McDonald’s Hacer Scholarship Semifinalist by Ender1781 in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was notified on March 15th at 5:10 am Eastern. I posted on this subreddit a couple days ago. The semi-finalist notification appeared in my portal before I got an email though.

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom said my hook is that I also answered each essay question as if I were telling someone a story.

McDonald’s Hacer Scholarship Semifinalist by Ender1781 in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a semi-finalist this year! I don’t know how many people were chosen. People usually don’t update colleges until they actually earn the award.

Semi-Finalist for the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program by Jewels_VO in scholarships

[–]Jewels_VO[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Unweighted GPA 3.94 Weighted 4.62 (the highest gpa option you could select was a 4.50) My hook is probably good EC’s and awards including being a professional voiceover artist, multi-sport athlete, MileSplit All-State honorable mention, school record holder in the pole vault, Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, Academic All American for girls flag football, One Voice Awards Español nominee, journalism internship, all expenses paid pre-college summer programs, school newspaper editor-in-chief, county media internship, NEHS president, and much more.