Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship
Remarkable Futures is Chick-fil-A’s scholarship for restaurant Team Members in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, administered with Scholarship America. It is distinct from Community Scholars, another program for local leaders. For 2027, the company opened two windows for the $1,500 award and a fall window for the $25,000 award; it is not a general scholarship for every student.
About Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship
Remarkable Futures is Chick-fil-A’s scholarship for restaurant Team Members in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, administered with Scholarship America. It is distinct from Community Scholars, another program for local leaders. For 2027, the company opened two windows for the $1,500 award and a fall window for the $25,000 award; it is not a general scholarship for every student.
The $1,500 tier requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, demonstrated community service and care, and an Owner-Operator recommendation. Team Members may apply in fall and spring and, if eligible, receive up to $3,000 per year. The company says even someone on a first day of work may apply; confirm that the restaurant participates.
The $25,000 award requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, service, financial need, and an Operator recommendation. The fall 2026 application closes October 27, according to the official announcement; do not assume the spring date. Request the recommendation early and verify the form, documents, and eligibility through Scholarship America before budgeting with funds not yet awarded.
Awards may be used at an accredited institution where the Team Member has a financial obligation, including a university, college, or technical/vocational school, and are available to full- or part-time students. The company also mentions tuition discounts and grants at partner institutions, which are separate benefits. Check payment timing and how the award is credited to the student account; do not budget for expenses not listed as covered.
Coordinate the Owner-Operator recommendation early because it comes from outside the student’s application. Keep evidence of community service and academic performance, and ask the restaurant how Scholarship America verifies employment. Fall and spring windows have separate schedules.
To compare this benefit with other options, ask financial aid for an estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, and excluded expenses. Confirm whether it renews annually, what GPA or course load it requires, and whom to contact if the student account does not show the payment. Keep award letters and receipts until the school confirms disbursement.
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