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Wendy’s worker accepted to Yale on full scholarship
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August 6, 2026
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1:56Now PlayingThalles DeSouza, whose family left dangerous conditions in Brazil when he was just 13 years old, worked at Wendy’s through high school. His bosses there created a scholarship fund for him, helping him go to a local community college before he achieved his dream of being accepted to Yale University.
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