Friendly customer service is a trademark of Chick-fil-A. But did you know it also leads the industry in supporting its employees’ education? Chick-fil-A’s Remarkable Futures Scholarship Initiative has awarded more than $162 million in scholarships since 1973.
What scholarships does Chick-fil-A offer?
Chick-fil-A’s Remarkable Futures initiative offers two classes of scholarships. All part-time and full-time employees at locations in the U.S, Puerto Rico, and Canada can participate.
There are two types of scholarships offered with either a $1,000 and $2,500 award or a $25,000 award amount. The awards cover tuition, fees, books, and other school-related expenses. Both scholarships are based on a candidates’ demonstration of care and service for others that year.
Scholarships are applied up-front, so employees don’t have to foot the bill then wait for reimbursement!
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What are the requirements to receive a scholarship?
$1,000 and $2,500 award amount eligibility
- Be an employee at a Chick-fil-A at the time of application and when the award is announced.
- Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two-or-four year college, university or vocational-technical school for the following academic year.
- Be recommended by an Operator, Interim Manager or Executive General Manager addressing the Team Member’s professional achievement. Professional achievement could include testimony of demonstrated leadership, work ethic, teamwork and other contributions.
- Show how you 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) for U.S. candidates. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.
$25,000 award amount eligibility
- Be an employee at a Chick-fil-A at the time of application and when the award is announced.
- Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two-or-four year college, university or vocational-technical school for the following academic year.
- Be recommended by an Operator, Interim Manager or Executive General Manager addressing the Team Member’s professional achievement. Professional achievement could include testimony of demonstrated leadership, work ethic, teamwork and other contributions.
- Show how you demonstrated care and service in the 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) for U.S. candidates. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.
- Demonstrate financial need.
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How many employees receive scholarships?
In 2025, 13 deserving Chick-fil-A members received the $25,000 scholarship, while over 14,000 employees received either the $1,000 or the $2,500 scholarship. Chick-fil-A has continued to increase its investment in scholarships, so there are likely to be more opportunities available each year.
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What kinds of degrees are eligible for scholarships?
Scholarships can be applied for any area of study at any accredited institution! This can include two- or four-year colleges and universities, online programs or vocational-technical schools.
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Are these scholarships the only option for tuition assistance?
No! Unfortunately, not every Chick-fil-A’s employee can receive a scholarship. So in addition to scholarships, Chick-fil-A offers tuition discounts to its employees through Scholarship America’s Tuition Reduction Network powered by AllCampus Network. Through this website, employees can look for specific schools that offer tuition discounts. These discounts can be combined with other scholarships and grants and can even be shared with the employee’s family members!
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How to get started at Chick-fil-A:
- On Chick-fil-A’s website, navigate to the Careers page to begin your search. There will be a tab to browse restaurant positions. You can input your location to see which stores nearby are hiring.
- Once you select a store, you can see the open positions. You will then have access to a pretty standard job application. There, you can upload your resume, educational background, and information about yourself.
- Get hired! Once you have a job at Chick-fil-A, you are eligible for its tuition discounts at Scholarship America.
- If interested in applying for the Remarkable Futures scholarships, remember their assessment criteria. Being friendly, helpful, and hardworking in and outside of the restaurant is essential for consideration.
- After talking to your manager, you are ready to apply. The application cycle begins in August and the selection of winners occurs in October. You only need to fill out one application for both the True Inspiration and Leadership scholarships.
Next steps for students
To date, Chick-fil-A has helped over 105,000 employees with their educational expenses. You could be one of them! We encourage you to apply for a job at your nearest Chick-fil-A restaurant.
If this is not the company for you or it’s not feasible due to where you live, keep exploring! There are many other companies that offer tuition assistance, such as Home Depot, Walmart, Chipotle, Starbucks, UPS, and Amazon.
