McDonald’s Future Ready Summit 2026 & Scholarship

A free college-readiness summit for high school students and families, featuring admissions, scholarships, student voices, and well-being.
About this Event

Join us for the free McDonald’s Future Ready Summit 2026 & Scholarship, an in-person college-readiness event for middle and high school students, families, educators, and community members across the DMV area.

What to expect:
• College admissions guidance
• Scholarships and financial aid information
• Student stories and a student panel
• Student well-being and college-transition resources
• Connections with community organizations

Event schedule:
12:30 p.m. — Registration and speaker check-in open
1:00–5:00 p.m. — Main program

Refreshments, including cookies and coffee, will be available throughout the event. Advance registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are also welcome.

More information: https://summit.future-reimagined.org/

Agenda

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Registration & College Resource Area
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Welcome, Opening Remarks & Scholarship Overview
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Opening Keynote: Preparing Students for College and the Future
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:30 PM
College Admissions Masterclass
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Scholarships, Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:25 PM
Refreshment Break & College Resource Area
🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:00 PM
Real College Stories: Student Panel
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Student Success, Well-Being & the Transition to College
🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks, Calls to Action & Next Steps