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Chick-fil-A awards $300K in scholarships

Students who received scholarships from Chick-fil-A. Photo: Chick-fil-A

May 1, 2024

Chick-fil-A has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to college students across the country, according to a press release.

Twelve students each received $25,000 as part of the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program. The program recognizes students with community service experience and financial need.

"The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program is unlike other scholarship programs because it comes with the opportunity for students to participate in a year-long leadership development and mentorship program," Brent Fielder, senior director of corporate social responsibility for Chick-fil-A Inc. said in the release. "Scholars are paired with a Chick-fil-A Staff leader to mentor them. Scholars also have the chance to meet together virtually each month, creating an environment of collaboration, growth and fun."

The scholars will also participate in a year-long leadership development and mentorship program with Chick-fil-A staff.

In addition, Chick-fil-A awarded $26.4 million in scholarships to restaurant team members.

"The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program provides a national network of incredibly talented and hardworking peers, and each student has something different that drives them," Taylor Peterson, a 2023 Chick-fil-A Community Scholar who attends the University of Michigan, said in the release. "Being surrounded by these accomplished students is inspiring. The community you build throughout this program are people you can rely on, ask questions to, and collaborate with for years to come."

Chick-fil-A operates more than 3,000 restaurants across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia.