TEN STUDENTS EARNED THE CARL’S JR. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Source: CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
Selected for their stories and achievements, each student will receive $10,000 toward their college education
FRANKLIN, Tennessee, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Carl’s Jr.® announced that ten students from across the country have been selected to receive the Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders Scholarship.
Each year, in the name of founders Carl and Margaret Karcher, Carl’s Jr. has awarded $100,000 scholarships to 10 individuals who excel academically, have demonstrated leadership skills in extracurricular and community activities, and need financial assistance to pursue a college education. Since 1998, Carl’s Jr. has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 deserving students.
Open to first-year college students in states with Carl’s Jr. locations, this year’s winners came from California, Oregon, Texas, and Nevada, and included a Carl’s Jr. restaurant team member.
“Since our inception, Carl’s Jr. has been committed to supporting the aspirations of people in the communities where we live and work,” said Blake Devillier, Brand President for Carl’s Jr. “This year’s winners not only shine in class, but also show a true dedication to supporting their communities. It’s an honor for us to offer this support to start each of them on the path to their future.”
Congratulations to the following winners on their scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
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, Carl’s Jr. team member
Ivan Sun: Ed W. Clark High School, Nevada
Mercedes Rodriguez: La Salle Catholic University Preparatory School, Oregon
Sangeet Satpathy: Henry M. Gunn High School, California
Santiago Preciado Cruz: Life Academy of Health and Biosciences High School, California
Sophie Garcia: San Pedro Senior High School, California
About Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr.® is famous around the world for its delicious, bold, and impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots. Daring, customers have been ordering dishes like juicy chargrilled burger creations, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™, and succulent breakfast burgers for over 80 years. Together with its franchisees, Carl’s Jr. operates more than 1,000 restaurants in the United States and is present in 24 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.carlsjr.com.
