Chick-fil-A Scholarships
Scholarships at Chick-fil-A began when founder S. Truett Cathy set an empty mayonnaise jar on his restaurant counter to start a college fund for Team Member Eddie White. Since 1973, Chick-fil-A has invested in over 67,000 Team Members pursue a college education and achieve their remarkable future — whether it’s with Chick-fil-A or elsewhere.
Investing in our Team Members’ Future
Team Members are the heartbeat of Chick-fil-A restaurants, and their dedication and hard work extends far beyond the restaurants’ walls. In recognition of their incredible efforts at work, in school and in the community, Chick-fil-A will provide 13,000+ scholarships to Team Members for a total of $162 million through the Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship initiative.
Remarkable Futures Scholarships
Each year, Chick-fil-A awards two types of scholarships to Restaurant employees: True Inspiration Scholarships ($25,000) and Leadership Scholarships ($1,000 or $2,500). The scholarships can be used at any accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical/vocational school. Here’s what to know about each scholarships:
True Inspiration Scholarship-Award amount: $25,000
To be eligible to receive this scholarship, you must:
Be an employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant (including Dwarf House Group, LLC (Dwarf House, Truett’s Chick-fil-A, Truett’s Luau, Edgewater, Truett’s Grill)) at the time of application.*
Be a Team Member at the time award is presented by the Owner/Operator.
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 2024-2025 academic year.
Be recommended by an Operator, Manager or Executive General Manager (depending on the Restaurant where the Team Member is employed), addressing the Team Member’s professional achievement.**
Show how you demonstrated care and service in the twelve (12) months prior to application. You will be asked to share in what ways you were able to make an impact on your community, friends and family over the last 12 months both inside and outside of the Restaurant.
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
To be eligible to receive this scholarship, you must:
Be an employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant (including Dwarf House Group, LLC (Dwarf House, Truett’s Chick-fil-A, Truett’s Luau, Edgewater, Truett’s Grill)) at the time of application.*
Be a Team Member at the time award is presented by the Owner/Operator.
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 2024-2025 academic year.
Be recommended by an Operator, Manager or Executive General Manager (depending on the Restaurant where the Team Member is employed), addressing the Team Member’s professional achievement.**
Show how you demonstrated care and service in the twelve (12) months prior to application. You will be asked to share in what ways you were able to make an impact on your community, friends and family over the last 12 months both inside and outside of the Restaurant.
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. For tax reasons, 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 achievement 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 Chick-fil-A’s 2024 scholarships?
Check out our FAQs before you apply. Your local Chick-fil-A 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.
Ready to apply?
Check here during the application period to get started. The next application period will open in Fall 2024. Good luck, applicants!
Tuition discounts for Chick-fil-A Team Members
Chick-fil-A has a network of more than 100 colleges and universities offering discounts to Team Members. Is your school on the list?
There are many perks of being a Chick-fil-A restaurant employee – and we’re not just talking about convenient access to Waffle Potato Fries® during breaks. We also invest in Team Members’ futures by providing growth opportunities and educational assistance.
In addition to scholarships, Chick-fil-A offers tuition discounts and grants to our Team Members (and sometimes their families, too) that can be applied to more than 100 colleges and universities through a partnership with Scholarship America. The list includes private institutions such as Boston University and Oglethorpe University; public research institutions like Purdue University; and many online universities and programs. Check out the full list.
Are you a Team Member that would like to have your school added to the list? Submit a request for your school to become part of the network.