Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Each year, 13 Community Scholars awards of $25,000 go to community leaders with academic achievement, service, and financial need. Applicants do not need a work or family relationship with Chick-fil-A; the company says Community Scholars are unaffiliated with it. This is a competitive national program distinct from Remarkable Futures, which serves restaurant employees and family members. The award may be used for tuition, fees, books, and education-related expenses at an accr
About Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Each year, 13 Community Scholars awards of $25,000 go to community leaders with academic achievement, service, and financial need. Applicants do not need a work or family relationship with Chick-fil-A; the company says Community Scholars are unaffiliated with it. This is a competitive national program distinct from Remarkable Futures, which serves restaurant employees and family members.
The award may be used for tuition, fees, books, and education-related expenses at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school. The check is payable to the institution and cannot be refunded as cash or used for student loans. Recipients also join a year-long mentoring and leadership-development program with other scholars.
The 2027 application is open and closes November 3, 2026. Submit the official form through the channel designated by Chick-fil-A/Scholarship America and prepare academic records, service history, recommendations, and financial-need information. The main page summarizes the criteria; review its FAQ and application platform before submission for category-specific materials and fund-use terms.
Thirteen slots and a published amount do not mean every applicant has a high chance or an automatically renewable award. The leadership program also requires time after selection. Calculate your net balance with the college and clarify how the check is credited; if you depend on the award to enroll, also prepare FAFSA, campus scholarships, and a backup plan for housing and living costs.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Each year, 13 Community Scholars awards of $25,000 go to community leaders with academic achievement, service, and financial need. Applicants do not need a work or family relationship with Chick-fil-A; the company says Community Scholars are unaffiliated with it. This is a competitive national program distinct from Remarkable Futures, which serves restaurant employees and family members. The award may be used for tuition, fees, books, and education-related expenses at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school. The check is payable to the institution and cannot be refunded as cash or used for student loans. Recipients also join a year-long mentoring and leadership-development program with other scholars.
How to apply or get help: The 2027 application is open and closes November 3, 2026. Submit the official form through the channel designated by Chick-fil-A/Scholarship America and prepare academic records, service history, recommendations, and financial-need information. The main page summarizes the criteria; review its FAQ and application platform before submission for category-specific materials and fund-use terms. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
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