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Chick-fil-A Announces Historic Scholarship Awards

In a remarkable commitment to education, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has recently disclosed its decision to award over $27 million in scholarships for the year 2025. This substantial sum is aimed at aiding more than 15,000 Team Members and notable community leaders within North America, marking a record-breaking contribution to the field of education by the company.

Educational Investment

This year's scholarship initiative is branded under the Remarkable Futures Scholarships, which represent Chick-fil-A's focus on bolstering the educational and professional goals of its employees and community figures. During an event in Puerto Rico, CEO Andrew T. Cathy presented the very first $25,000 scholarship to Nileika Cherena, an employee at Chick-fil-A La Rambla. This gesture underscores Chick-fil-A’s dedication to recognizing the hard work of its Team Members and the communities they serve.

In total, thirteen Team Members received the impressive $25,000 scholarship, and additional scholarships of up to $2,500 were awarded to over 15,000 individuals across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Furthermore, twelve community leaders benefited from the Community Scholars program, each receiving $25,000 for their impressive community service and leadership.

Chick-fil-A’s commitment to education extension goes beyond monetary assistance, pledging to have impacted 69,000 lives since 2020 through their educational initiatives, surpassing their corporate social responsibility goal of helping 50,000 Team Member lives.

Transformation Through Education

According to Cathy, “Chick-fil-A is deeply committed to investing in the remarkable futures of both Chick-fil-A Team Members and community leaders,” highlighting that the company believes strongly in the life-changing potential of education. Each scholarship award is seen as a step toward enabling these individuals to achieve their aspirations and make a positive impact in their respective communities.

The history of Chick-fil-A's scholarship program dates back to 1973 when it first began offering financial assistance for education. To date, more than 122,000 Team Members have received over $215 million in Remarkable Futures Scholarships. More recently, since 2021, 37 community leaders have collectively secured $925,000 through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program.

An insightful survey conducted in 2024 indicated that 21.3% of the scholarship recipients identified as first-generation college students, bringing focus to Chick-fil-A's positive impact on underrepresented groups pursuing higher education.

Future Applications

As part of their ongoing commitment, Chick-fil-A is set to open applications for the 2026 Remarkable Futures scholarships and the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program in August 2025. This initiative continues to highlight the company's dedication to fostering educational growth and access for their Team Members and surrounding communities.

About Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Founded in 1967, Chick-fil-A, Inc. is now recognized as the third largest quick-service restaurant chain in the United States, featuring a unique service model and a commitment to quality food. The company employs more than 200,000 Team Members in over 3,000 restaurants across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. As part of its expansion efforts, Chick-fil-A will also be launching its first restaurant in the UK and Singapore by the end of 2025, continuing its tradition of community involvement and culinary excellence.

For more information, check out Chick-fil-A’s official site at Chick-fil-A.