Dick's Drive-Ins $18,000
Employee Scholarship Program

Overview:

Key Features:

• When to apply: Any 2008 high school graduate who applies and is hired for a full-time summer job at any Dick's Drive-In by June 30 is eligible.

• Qualifications: A 2008 high school graduate qualifies for Employee Scholarship program after only two-months of full-time employment at Dick's.

• Student employee participants must continue to work part-time, at least 20 hours a week, at Dick's during the school year.

• How the scholarship works: Participants who are enrolled and attend full-time receive $2,700 a year for each of their first two years of college, followed by an increased award of $6,300-a-year for the last two college years.

• The first installation of the scholarship applies as soon as Fall 2008.

• A Dick's scholarship form must be submitted at least two weeks before the first tuition payment is due.

• Dick's cuts a check directly to the college or university of choice.

• Where to apply: Students can apply at any Dick's Drive-In location between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. For more information, contact Dick's main office, at (206) 634-0300

Benefits:

• Making college affordable: The total of $18,000 affords nearly the full cost of two years of community college plus two years at a four-year college or university.

• Other great benefits: Dick's Drive-Ins provide many other benefits to their part-time and full-time employees, including the best starting wage in the service industry, merit raises, employer-paid health insurance, paid vacations, paid time off for community service and 401K savings plans for employees over 21.