What is the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships initiative?
Since 1973, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $136 million in scholarships to more than 80,000 Team Members. To be eligible for a scholarship or educational assistance, applicants must be employed by a Chick-fil-A franchise Operator, a Chick-fil-A, Inc.-operated restaurant, or an S. Truett Cathy (STC) brand restaurant. Chick-fil-A restaurant Operators nominate their Team Members to receive scholarships, which can be applied to any area of study at any accredited institution.
There are three ways Chick-fil-A Team Members can receive educational assistance through the Chick-fil-A scholarship initiative:
- $25,000 Scholarship: This year, 12 Restaurant Team Members received an individual, one-time $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarship, amounting to $300,000. Supported by their local Operator, Team Members who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, leadership and community involvement are encouraged to apply.
- $2,500 or $1,000 Scholarship: In 2022, more than 12,700 Team Members will receive a $2,500 or $1,000 Leadership Scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Team Members may reapply for a potential total of $10,000 for college while working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant.
- Educational Assistance Opportunities: In addition to scholarships, Chick-fil-A offers its 175,000 Restaurant Team Members access to tuition discounts of up to 30% and other educational benefits at over 100 colleges and universities across the country. The benefits can be combined with either of the above scholarships.
Why does Chick-fil-A give scholarships to restaurant Team Members?
Since 1973, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $136 million in scholarships to more than 80,000 Team Members. The Remarkable Futures Scholarship initiative furthers Chick-fil-A’s long-standing commitment to education and helping Team Members achieve their academic dreams, started by founder S. Truett Cathy. To be eligible for a scholarship or educational assistance, applicants must be employed by a Chick-fil-A franchise Operator, a Chick-fil-A, Inc.-operated restaurant, or an S. Truett Cathy (STC) brand restaurant.
How are Chick-fil-A bottled sauces connected to the scholarship program?
In 2020, Chick-fil-A began selling bottled sauces in select retail stores last year, and 100% of Chick-fil-A, Inc. royalties from bottled sauce sales go toward the Remarkable Futures Scholarship initiative. As a result, nearly 2,200 additional scholarships will be awarded to Team Members in 2022. Learn more about the Remarkable Futures Scholarship program by visiting https://www.chick-fil-a.com/remarkable-futures-scholarships.
How do the scholarship recipients receive the funds?
Chick-fil-A’s scholarship initiative offers unique benefits to restaurant Team Members. Chick-fil-A scholarships are awarded to recipients up front and can be directly applied to tuition costs, without requiring tuition reimbursement. The scholarships can also be applied in any area of study at any accredited institution of the Team Member’s choice, including two- or four-year colleges and universities, online programs or vocational-technical schools.
How many Team Members received scholarships this year?
In 2022, a total of 12,712 Restaurant Team Members received scholarships through Chick-fil-A, including 12 $25,000 recipients and 12,700 $2,500 and $1,000 recipients.
Does every school accept the Chick-fil-A scholarships?
Chick-fil-A scholarships can be applied to any area of study at any accredited institution of the Team Member’s choice, including two- or four-year colleges and universities, online programs or vocational-technical schools. Chick-fil-A scholarships are also awarded to recipients up front and can be directly applied to tuition costs, without requiring tuition reimbursement. This program is one of the highest unrestricted per-employee scholarship investments in the quick service restaurant industry.
Can I apply for the Remarkable Futures Scholarships if I am not a Team Member?
To be eligible for a scholarship or educational assistance, applicants must be employed by a Chick-fil-A franchise Operator, a Chick-fil-A, Inc.-operated restaurant, or an S. Truett Cathy (STC) brand restaurant. The Remarkable Futures Scholarships are a benefit for Restaurant Team Members, but there is no requirement of hours worked or length of service to qualify.
How are the scholarship recipients selected?
Chick-fil-A restaurant Operators nominate Team Members who possess strong leadership skills, demonstrate financial need, a commitment to academic achievement and a desire to make a positive impact on their communities. Chick-fil-A has a long-standing commitment to education and helping Team Members achieve their academic dreams.
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