McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit over its HACER scholarship, which offers up to USD 100,000 to Latino students, claiming it discriminates against non-Hispanic applicants. The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) argues the programme violates civil rights laws by restricting eligibility to those with at least one Hispanic or Latino parent. The suit highlights a white Arkansas student who was unable to apply due to the ethnicity requirement. The lawsuit follows McDonald’s recent rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, aligning with the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Launched in 1985, HACER has awarded over USD 33 million in scholarships, but critics argue the ethnicity requirement is discriminatory. McDonald’s is reviewing the lawsuit and the programme's eligibility criteria. McDonald’s Confirms E Coli Outbreak Contained, To Bring Back Quarter Pounders Next Week.

McDonald’s Sued Over Latino-Only Scholarship Program

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