Burger King employee Mykale Baker who rushed to work shift after Georgia high school graduation gifted $10K scholarship from fast-food giant
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A whopper of a gift.

The recent high school graduate, who had just finished school, quickly went to work at Burger King in his graduation outfit. Despite the unexpected shift, he was surprised to receive a bonus from the company’s scholarship fund.

Mykale Baker was gifted $10,000 from the Burger King Foundation after his feel-good story went viral —thanks in part to a local mom who noticed the teen’s unusual work attire, a spokesperson told The Post.

Baker, dressed in the proper Burger King uniform, posed with a larger-than-life check during a recent shift at the Dacula, Ga., restaurant where he works.

The check was made out to the teen with the memo “Burger King Scholars Program.”

Baker, 18, had graduated from nearby Mills Creek High School on May 21 but rushed to work a late-night shift after seeing his coworkers were swamped, instead of celebrating his major milestone.

Eagle-eyed customer and mother, Maria Mendoza, saw Baker still wearing his graduation stole and medals while bagging fries inside.

She posted the short clip to TikTok, which has garnered over 4.4 million views.

After the success of the short social media post, Mendoza started a GoFundMe for Baker.

The fundraiser, titled “From Burger King to a College Dream,” was created to celebrate Baker’s dedication to his job to pay for his college expenses.

It has earned over $190,500 in donations as of early Wednesday.

Baker initially planned on taking a gap year between high school and college because of financial troubles, but was considering attending a trade school after Mendoza surprised him with the fundraiser.

“He didn’t do it for attention. He doesn’t even know his story went viral. But thousands of people were moved by his dedication, humility, and work ethic,” Mendoza wrote.

Mendoza was captivated by Baker’s “radiating joy” and politeness, which inspired her to start the crowdfunding campaign.

“His dedication and quiet strength really moved me. I felt called to do something to recognize that,” she told 11 Alive. “I’m just grateful I got to do something for him.”

The Burger King Foundation also recognized Mendoza’s kindness and awarded her daughter, Daizie Chavez, with $10,000 for her future education.

“We are beyond grateful and truly overwhelmed by all the love and support,” Mendoza wrote on TikTok. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God is good.”

Chavez is planning to attend Georgia State University to study neuroscience.

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