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Chick-fil-A Awards Over $27 Million in Scholarships to Restaurant Team Members and Community Leaders Across North America
April 15, 2025
Chick-fil-A honors first $25K scholarship recipient in Puerto Rico; Celebrates highest investment in education to date
ATLANTA (April 15, 2025) – Chick-fil-A, Inc. today announced it has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships to Chick-fil-A® restaurant Team Members and community leaders in 2025. This marks a record-breaking annual investment in the company’s scholarship giving and underscores its commitment to supporting the educational and career aspirations of both Team Members and community leaders.
Key Highlights for 2025:
- $27 million awarded in scholarships to Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members.
- 13 restaurant Team Members received scholarships of up to $25,000.
- Over 15,000 Team Members across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada received scholarships of up to $2,500.
- First $25,000 scholarship recipient in Puerto Rico.
- $300,000 awarded to 12 Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars.
- These individuals, nominated for their community leadership and commitment to service, each received a $25,000 scholarship.
- Chick-fil-A, Inc. exceeded its corporate social responsibility goal to impact more than 50,000 Team Member lives through education opportunities between 2020-2025, impacting a total of 69,000 since 2020.
Investing in Restaurant Team Members and Community Leaders
“Chick-fil-A is deeply committed to investing in the remarkable futures of both Chick-fil-A Team Members and community leaders," said Andrew T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A, Inc., who surprised each of the $25,000 Team Member recipients in person to present their scholarship awards. "The growth of scholarship giving at Chick-fil-A reflects our belief in the power of education to transform lives. We are honored to support these exceptional students as they pursue their educational aspirations and look forward to seeing how they make a positive impact in their communities."
Impact of Scholarship Giving at Chick-fil-A:
- Since 1973, more than 122,000 Team Members have received more than $215 million in
Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ scholarships.
- Since 2021, 37 community leaders have received $925,000 through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program.
- According to a 2024 survey of Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Member Scholarship recipients, 21.3% said they were first-generation college students.
Applications for the 2026 Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures scholarships and the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program will be available in August 2025.
About the Scholarships
Scholarships funded by Chick-fil-A, Inc. can be beneficial for recipients for many reasons, including:
- Up-front award: Chick-fil-A scholarships are awarded to recipients up front and can be directly applied to qualified tuition and related expenses, including fees, books and supplies.
- Applicable at any qualifying school, college or university: Scholarships can be applied in any area of study at any accredited institution of the recipient's choice, including two- or four-year colleges and universities, online programs, or vocational-technical schools.
- No employment tenure requirements (for restaurant Team Members): There is no requirement of hours worked or length of service required to apply. Team Members just have to be a full- or part-time restaurant employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant (including S. Truett Cathy Brand Restaurants) in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico to apply for or receive a Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand's entry into Asia.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at https://www.chick-fil-a.com/ and @ChickfilANews.
Chick-fil-A honors first $25K scholarship recipient in Puerto Rico; Celebrates highest investment in education to date
ATLANTA (April 15, 2025) – Chick-fil-A, Inc. today announced it has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships to Chick-fil-A® restaurant Team Members and community leaders in 2025. This marks a record-breaking annual investment in the company’s scholarship giving and underscores its commitment to supporting the educational and career aspirations of both Team Members and community leaders.
Key Highlights for 2025:
- $27 million awarded in scholarships to Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members.
- 13 restaurant Team Members received scholarships of up to $25,000.
- Over 15,000 Team Members across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada received scholarships of up to $2,500.
- First $25,000 scholarship recipient in Puerto Rico.
- $300,000 awarded to 12 Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars.
- These individuals, nominated for their community leadership and commitment to service, each received a $25,000 scholarship.
- Chick-fil-A, Inc. exceeded its corporate social responsibility goal to impact more than 50,000 Team Member lives through education opportunities between 2020-2025, impacting a total of 69,000 since 2020.
Investing in Restaurant Team Members and Community Leaders
“Chick-fil-A is deeply committed to investing in the remarkable futures of both Chick-fil-A Team Members and community leaders," said Andrew T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A, Inc., who surprised each of the $25,000 Team Member recipients in person to present their scholarship awards. "The growth of scholarship giving at Chick-fil-A reflects our belief in the power of education to transform lives. We are honored to support these exceptional students as they pursue their educational aspirations and look forward to seeing how they make a positive impact in their communities."
Impact of Scholarship Giving at Chick-fil-A:
- Since 1973, more than 122,000 Team Members have received more than $215 million in
Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ scholarships. - Since 2021, 37 community leaders have received $925,000 through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program.
- According to a 2024 survey of Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Member Scholarship recipients, 21.3% said they were first-generation college students.
Applications for the 2026 Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures scholarships and the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program will be available in August 2025.
About the Scholarships
Scholarships funded by Chick-fil-A, Inc. can be beneficial for recipients for many reasons, including:
- Up-front award: Chick-fil-A scholarships are awarded to recipients up front and can be directly applied to qualified tuition and related expenses, including fees, books and supplies.
- Applicable at any qualifying school, college or university: Scholarships can be applied in any area of study at any accredited institution of the recipient's choice, including two- or four-year colleges and universities, online programs, or vocational-technical schools.
- No employment tenure requirements (for restaurant Team Members): There is no requirement of hours worked or length of service required to apply. Team Members just have to be a full- or part-time restaurant employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant (including S. Truett Cathy Brand Restaurants) in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico to apply for or receive a Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand's entry into Asia.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at https://www.chick-fil-a.com/ and @ChickfilANews.
