Whataburger Feeding Student Success

As part of our commitment to the communities we call home, Whataburger is proud to offer $600,000 in scholarships for each academic year through our Whataburger Feeding Student Success program. This opportunity is available to eligible students across our 17-state footprint, including both our Guests and our Family Members (employees).

Now in its fifth year, the Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship continues to empower students to chase their dreams. This year, we’re teaming up once again with Dr Pepper to provide $600,000 in funding—$500,000 from Whataburger and $100,000 from Dr Pepper—helping students access the education they deserve.

120 students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship, which can be used for tuition, books, housing, or other educational expenses. The scholarships are open to students attending any college, university, or not-for-profit vocational school.

Whataburger has long believed in showing up for the communities we serve,” said Whataburger President and CEO Debbie Stroud. “The Feeding Student Success Scholarship helps remove barriers so students can focus on their education, and we’re proud to support the next generation of leaders on their paths to success.”

Since its launch, the Whataburger Feeding Student Success program has provided more than $6.75 million in support through scholarships, student resource rooms, and community partnerships. It’s all part of our mission to address education and food insecurity, one student at a time.

Applications for the 2026-2027 scholarships open on January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST, and will close in February.

ABOUT WHATABURGER

Whataburger serves up Goodness 24/7 with a made-to-order, customizable menu of burgers and other favorites delivered just like you like it. Born in Texas and headquartered in San Antonio, we’re celebrating 76 flavorful years of big bites, bold flavors, and even bigger fan love. We’ve grown to over 1,100 restaurants across 17 states, with original-recipe products now found in grocery aisles across the country. Our secret sauce (besides that Fancy Ketchup) is our Family Members - real people serving up real hospitality and meaningful connections in the communities we call home. We’ve landed on Fast Company’s Brands that Matter list, USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Newsweek’s America’s Best of the Best. To learn more, shop the Whatastore, or find your nearest location, visit Whataburger.com - or download our app on iOS or Android. Hungry for more? Discover what keeps fans coming back by diving into real stories from Whataburger super fans at stories.whataburger.com.

Qualifications

The Feeding Student Success Program is open to students who:

Will have graduated high school by the end of the 2025-2026 school year
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for high school graduates or college students
Are pursuing their first associates, undergraduate degree, graduate, or technical school certificate at a 2-year, 4-year, or not-for-profit vocational school.