McDonald's is always giving back! It is time for the 2012 McDonald's Academic Excellence Awards where McDonald's Restaurants of St. Louis and Metro East are offering more than $25,000 in College Scholarships, putting higher education within reach. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be awarded cash for college! Just download the application provided here for more details. Once you have completed your application, mail it to the location that is closest to your home. All qualified applicants will be considered. If your application is selected, you will be contacted for a personal interview. All Scholarship Recipients/Winners will be honored at a special awards ceremony hosted by McDonald's Restaurants of St. Louis and Metro East. McDonald's gives back…I’m lovin' it!