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Whether you’re a Chick-fil-A® Team Member who’s thinking of applying or you know someone who you think should apply, here are the questions we often get about the Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship initiative. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Reach out to your local Chick-fil-A® Operator or to Scholarship America, our Chick-fil-A scholarship partner, at scholarships@chick-fil-a.com.

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What is the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships initiative?

Since 1973, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $162 million in scholarships to more than 93,000 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:

  1. $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. $2,500 or $1,000 Scholarship: In 2023, more than 13,000 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.

  3. 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 $162 million in scholarships to more than 93,000 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 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 2023, more than 13,000 Restaurant Team Members received scholarships through Chick-fil-A, including 12 $25,000 recipients and more than 13,000 $2,500 and $1,000 recipients. In addition, one Team Member received a $50,000 scholarship. The one-time Eddie White Servant Leadership Award was given to recognize 50 years of Chick-fil-A awarding scholarships and named in honor of Chick-fil-A’s first scholarship recipient, Eddie White. 

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 Remarkable Futures 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. 

In 2023, Chick-fil-A announced the inaugural class of the Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars program. Thirteen scholarships of $25,000 were awarded to community service-minded leaders across the country who are not directly affiliated with Chick-fil-A, Inc. or a Chick-fil-A restaurant. For more information about the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, full eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit chick-fil-a.com/communityscholars. 

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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