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Types of Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships

April 16, 2024

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Two is better than one. That’s why Chick-fil-A awards two types of Remarkable Futures Scholarships to Restaurant Team Members


In 2024, Chick-fil-A, Inc. awarded more than $26 million in scholarships to over 14,000 Team Members across 48 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Canada. This year marks the highest investment in more than 50 years of scholarship giving at Chick-fil-A, including the 100th True Inspiration™ Scholarship awarded in the history of the program.  

The scholarships can be used at any qualifying accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school. Here’s what to know about each scholarship: 
 
True Inspiration Scholarship Award amount: $25,000 
 
Eligibility: 
 
• Be an employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant, including Dwarf House Group, LLC (The Dwarf House®, Truett’s®, Truett’s Luau®, Truett’s Grill®) at the time of application.* 

• Be a Team Member at the time the award is presented by the local Owner-Operator, Interim Manager or Executive General Manager, as applicable. 

• Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at a qualifying accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

• Be recommended by a local Owner-Operator, Interim Manager or Executive General Manager (depending on the Restaurant where the Team Member is employed), addressing the Team Member’s professional achievements and qualifications.** 

• Show demonstrated care and service in the 12 months prior to application.  

• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average 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.   

Leadership Scholarship-Award amount: $1,000 or $2,500 
 
Eligibility: 
 
• Be an employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant including Dwarf House Group, LLC (The Dwarf House®, Truett’s®, Truett’s Luau®, Truett’s Grill®) at the time of application.* 

• Be a Team Member at the time award is presented by the local Owner-Operator, Interim Manager or Executive General Manager, as applicable. 

• Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at a qualifying accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

• Be recommended by a local Owner-Operator, Interim Manager or Executive General Manager (depending on the Restaurant where the Team Member is employed), addressing the Team Member’s professional achievements and qualifications.** 

• Show demonstrated care and service in the 12 months prior to application.  

• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 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. 

*Team Members must be employed at an eligible restaurant at the time of the application and when the award is announced, but Team Members are not required to remain employed at an eligible restaurant after being notified of their scholarship award. The specific terms and conditions of any awarded scholarships will be different for Team Members of Chick-fil-A Franchisees, Team Members of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Operated Restaurants, and Team Members of Dwarf House Group, LLC. 
 
**Professional achievements and qualifications could include testimony of demonstrated leadership, work ethic, teamwork and other contributions. Although hours worked may allow Team Members to contribute at a higher level, a specific hour requirement should not be used in determining if an application should be submitted. 
 
Still have questions about scholarships offered by Chick-fil-A? Check out our FAQs before you apply. Your local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator would also be happy to answer any questions about scholarships available to Team Members, or you can reach out Scholarship America, Chick-fil-A’s scholarship partner, at cfa@scholarshipamerica.org