Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced it awarded more than US$27 million in scholarships to 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, said the company.
Key Highlights for 2025:
- In Canada, 61 Restaurant Team Members received scholarships of about C$1,400 (US$1,000) or about C$3,500 (US$2,500) each, totalling about C$145,000 (US$101,500) in scholarships awarded in 2025.
- US$27 million awarded in scholarships to Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members.
- Over 15,000 Team Members across Canada, the U.S. and Puerto Rico received scholarships of up to US$2,500.
- The company exceeded its corporate social responsibility goal to impact more than 50,000 Team Member lives through education opportunities between 2020-2025, impacting 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. “The growth of scholarship giving at Chick-fil-A reflects our belief in the power of education to transform lives. We are honoured 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:
- Since 1973, more than 122,000 Team Members have received more than US$215 million in Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ scholarships.
- Since 2021, 37 community leaders have received US$925,000 through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program.
- According to a 2024 survey of restaurant Team Member Scholarship recipients, 21.3% said they were first-generation college students.
Applications for the 2026 Remarkable Futures scholarships and the Community Scholars program will be available in August.
About the Scholarships
Scholarships funded by Chick-fil-A, Inc. can be beneficial for recipients for many reasons, including, said the company:
- 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 Canada, the United States, or Puerto Rico to apply for or receive a Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship.
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 3,100 restaurants across Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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