Bridgeport Businessman John Ebert Looking to Give out 250 College Scholarships for Local Students
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 22, 2019 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
According to this report from MetroNews, a local business man is helping West Virginia’s students afford a college education.
John Ebert, owner/operator of McDonald’s franchises, of Bridgeport has a goal to give out 250 college scholarships this year.
“I actually have 40 stores, so it’s about six (scholarships) per store that will result in a $2,500 scholarship to pay for their tuition and books at 
a college,” Ebert said.
a college,” Ebert said.
The only requirement, Ebert said, is working 15 hours at a McDonald’s location.
“If someone is looking for a summer job and is interested in a scholarship, they would be eligible for the $2,500 scholarship,” he said. “It’s an annual scholarship, so it totals out to $10,000 over four years.”
The scholarships, which are part of the National Archway Program, have been a success in West Virginia.
“It’s worked out well. The last two years, we’ve given out about $250,000 in scholarships, but this year we’re really trying to reach out and trying to get more kids in to earn this,” Ebert said.
In fact, he was recognized during McDonald’s national shareholders meeting in 2016 as one of the leaders in the program.
In addition to the scholarships, Ebert also teaches a math ACT prep class to help students improve their scores and receive the Promise Scholarship.
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Editor's Note: Photo of John Ebert by Ben Queen of www.benqueenphotography.com.
