21-05-2025
Burger King Foundation grants scholarships to two Springfield seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two local high school seniors are being honored with scholarships from the Burger King Foundation for their hard work.
The Burger King on East Columbus Avenue in Springfield welcomed the students and their families Tuesday night to celebrate their academic achievements.
Samson Oppenheim–a senior at Easthampton High School and Matt Cesaer, a senior from Hampshire Regional High School, received their scholarship certificates from the foundation. Both told 22News this recognition is a result of four years of hard work, and they are excited for what's ahead in college.
Organizers Gus Rousseau and John Joe Williams say this is part of their mission to support students and their goals. 'These kids will also be able to apply next year and the year after throughout their whole scholarship,' says Rousseau. Williams adds, 'We have gotten a lot from the community—we like to give back. We've done many things with the community.'
The foundation is awarding $4.2 million in scholarships to students this year across the U.S.
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