Application Tips
In February, our Community Scholars were surprised at the Chick-fil-A, Inc. Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Our 12 Community Scholars were selected due to their outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated care through community service, as well as personal recommendations from a teacher, coach, community leader or mentor who spoke to each recipient’s personal and professional achievements.
Key Dates
Applications open
August 2025
Applications close
October 28, 2025
Scholarship recipients notified
Spring 2026
Award payments distributed
July 2026
Keep in mind
Apply early
Beginning early will allow more time to ask questions, gather transcripts and thoughtfully complete your application. It will also give your recommender more time to fill out the recommendation portion. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Request a transcript
As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to upload a transcript that includes your name, your current or most recent school’s name, your grade point average (GPA) and the number of credit hours for each class taken.
Answer thoroughly
When answering questions, include specific details about academic honors, community care and service opportunities, etc., to make your application as informative and competitive as possible. We also recommend sharing your application with an adult or peer/mentor before submission to ensure your responses are complete.
Eligibility
To apply to become a 2026 Chick-fil-A Community Scholar, you must:
- Be a resident in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.
- Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Academic awards and recognition will be considered. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Not be employed at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant or Chick-fil-A, Inc. at the time of application or the dependent or spouse of a Chick-fil-A, Inc. Employee or Operator.