Chick-fil-A 2026 Scholarship Applications Open Through Late October

August 19, 2025
Chick-fil-A CEO presents a large ceremonial check to a team member, in a restaurant, with red and white balloons in the background.

Opportunities to earn tuition assistance are open to community leaders and Team Members across Chick-fil-A

As students head back to school in August, it’s also a great reminder to apply for Chick-fil-A, Inc.’s annual scholarship programs. 

Applications for the two scholarships sponsored by Chick-fil-A, Inc. open today and close in October: 

“Every year we look forward to receiving scholarship applications from outstanding Team Members and service-minded individuals across our restaurants and communities,” says Brent Fielder, vice president of global impact at Chick-fil-A, Inc. “Advancing education has long been a priority for our company and we continue to increase both the number of recipients and overall financial commitments we make every year to promising young leaders.”  

A third scholarship opportunity available to dependents of Chick-fil-A Supply Operations Staff will open November 3. Recipients of the 2025-2026 scholarships will be announced in spring 2026.  

Remarkable Futures Scholarship Program
Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members can apply for the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ scholarship program, for an opportunity to receive up to $25,000 for continued education. 

To be eligible, Team Members must be employed at independently owned Chick-fil-A restaurants, corporate-operated Chick-fil-A locations or affiliated S. Truett Cathy brands (Truett’s Grill®, the Dwarf House®, Truett’s Luau®, Truett’s Chick-fil-A®). 

Last year, over 15,000 Team Members were awarded more than $27 million in scholarships to support their academic goals. 

Learn more about the application process, eligibility requirements and past winners here. To apply, click here.   

Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Chick-fil-A, Inc. also grants scholarships to up to 13 community service-minded leaders from across the country who are not directly affiliated with Chick-fil-A, Inc. or a Chick-fil-A® restaurant.  These students also demonstrate leadership and academic excellence.  

In addition to a $25,000 scholarship, Chick-fil-A Community Scholar award recipients are part of an annual cohort of leaders who receive a year of mentoring and professional development.  

Learn more about the scholarship and past winners here. To apply, click here.  

Chick-fil-A Supply Dependent Scholarships
For the second year, Chick-fil-A, Inc. will sponsor scholarships to dependent children of full-time Chick-fil-A Supply Operations Staff, including distribution center Drivers and Team Members. All applicants must be 26 years old or younger and reside in the United States. 

Students interested in this one-time, $10,000 scholarship can be current high school seniors applying to an accredited two or four-year institution or pursuing advanced or vocational credits at accredited colleges, universities or vocational-technical schools. In 2025, nine Chick-fil-A Supply Dependent Scholarships were awarded. 

Learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements here

A growing heritage of encouraging future leaders
To date, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $215 million in educational scholarships, supporting more than 122,000 Team Member and community leader awards across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. As Chick-fil-A grows, so does its commitment to supporting the dreams and education of the next generation of leaders.