Local High Schooler to Be Honored with Scholarship at Dresher McDonalds

Dresher McDonald’s is hosting a recognition event on August 17 for Henry Hoffman of Upper Dublin High School, recipient of this year’s Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship. Henry plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania and major in history, according to a press release.

RMHC of the Philadelphia Region offers college scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, financial need and plan on attending a two- or four-year college during the next academic year. Since 1985, $56 million has been awarded to students across the country, organizers said.

“RMHC Scholarship winners are exceptional students who excel academically while taking on youth leadership roles and volunteering in their local communities,” said Bill Roberson, president of RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. and a McDonald’s Owner/Operator. “We are honored to have the opportunity to recognize Henry’s accomplishments and to help make a college education a reality for these outstanding young role models.”

McDonald’s management and the Hoffman family will be in attendance to recognize the award recipient, the release states.

The event will take place at the McDonald's on 1650 Limekiln Pike in Dresher on August 17 at 10 a.m.

RMHC offers four different scholarships each year, including the RMHC Scholars Scholarship for all high school seniors; the RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship for African American high school seniors; the RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources Scholarship for Latino high school seniors; and the RMHC/Asian Students Increasing Achievement (ASIA) Scholarship for Asian high school seniors. Fifty-five (55) total scholarships, ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 each, will be awarded Summer 2016, according to a press release.