GPS Hospitality, the third largest Burger King franchisee, recently announced that 129 students in 12 states will receive Burger King Foundation scholarships this graduation season. Since 2013, GPS Hospitality has supported 1,388 scholars in totaling nearly 1.4 million in giving. The Burger King Scholars selected for the 2023 program from East Baton Rouge Parish include Emily Mier, Central High School, and Konyè Wicks, Liberty Magnet High School. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors based on their grade point average and the impact the applicants have on their schools and communities through volunteerism and work experience.