Operator Scholarship Resource Hub

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Program Details

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  1. (US Domestic Operators only) Sync Vendor Bridge to your Operator Dashboard
    For additional information, here are the steps to complete the sync.
  2. Inform Team Members about scholarship opportunities
    Share the Team Member Resource Hub, direct them to Chick-fil-A.com/scholarships, and post the collateral found on The Studio in your Restaurant.
  3. Guide Team Members through the application process
    Here are 5 tips from Operators to create a lasting impact with the Remarkable Futures Scholarship. Note: Once submitted, applications become the property of Scholarship America. We recommend Team Members share their applications with their Operators before submission.
  4. Write thorough recommendations
    Operator recommendations are a significant portion of Team Members’ overall scores. Recommendations should include as much information as possible about their demonstrated leadership, contribution, work ethic, teamwork, and other positive attributes.
  5. Watch out for Operator franchisee emails
    Stay informed about the latest information from Scholarship America and the Remarkable Futures team.


Have questions that aren’t answered? Contact Scholarship America at 1-800-553-0030.
Just a few things needed to be eligible:
  • Be a Team Member at a Chick-fil-A branded or affiliated restaurant.
  • Be a current postsecondary undergraduate or graduate students or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships will consider the following in selections:
$1,000 or $2,500 Scholarship:
  • Recommendation. (Up to two).
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA out of 4.0 scale.
  • Demonstrated Care & Service.
$25,000 Scholarship:
  • Recommendation. (Up to two).
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 scale.
  • Demonstrated Care & Service.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.

If an applicant applies for the $25,000 Scholarship and is not selected, they will be considered for the $1,000 or $2,500 Scholarship.

An applicant may receive only one Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Award each application cycle.

Award recipients may only receive the $25,000 Scholarship once in recipient’s lifetime. 25,000 Scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity to participate in a one-year leadership development program facilitated by Chick-fil-A, Inc., which includes mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Scholarship America will select recipients of the $1,000 or $2,500 Scholarship and finalists for the $25,000 Scholarship.

Include descriptive words and phrases
The recommendation questionnaire is your opportunity to share how valuable they are to the success of your business.
Make it personal
We request that all recommendations be written and submitted by the Operator only.
Consider how this applicant stands out
In your recommendation, share their abilities, knowledge, commitment and goals.
Provide honest feedback
Your recommendation will only be viewed by Scholarship America’s selection team unless the applicant is being reviewed by an external selection committee for the True Inspiration Scholarship.
Questions to consider
  • How does this applicant work with others, guests and leadership?
  • How would you rate or describe the Team Member’s overall job performance?
  • Is this Team Member an asset to your business? If so, why?
  • What are their strengths or areas of opportunity?
  • How would this scholarship impact the Team Member?
Note: The recommendation will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity. Once submitted, recommendations cannot be reopened or edited.
Tip: Operator recommendations can be completed once applications are submitted. Encourage Team Members to apply early.

Important Dates

2023-2024

Checks Mailed

Scholarship America will mail 2024 recipient scholarship checks to recipient’s home address by June 14. Payments are made payable to the school and sent to the recipient’s home address in a Scholarship America envelope.

  • Checks (valid for 90 days) are to be presented to the school to be endorsed and processed.
  • It is the recipient’s responsibility to ensure the funds are deposited by the school by the deadline to use funds.
Check Change Request Form

For recipients needing assistance with award payments, the Check Change Request Form is available July 1- November 21, 2024 on the Check FAQ Site.

Deadline to Use 2024 Award Funds

Deadline for 2024 award payment to be cashed by the recipient’s school and/or inform Scholarship America of enrollment plans through the Check FAQ Site.

2024-2025

Application Open

The 2025 cycle application becomes available. Team Members can visit the Remarkable Futures Landing Page to select your store to begin the application.

Operator Helpful Hints Video

Application Deadline

The deadline for Team Members to submit their application is 5:00 pm CT.

Recommendation Deadline

Deadline to submit your recommendation for Team Member(s) that have applied is 5:00pm CT.

Verification Window Opens

All eligible applicant(s) are sent to your Operator Dashboard for employment verification.

Verification Deadline

Deadline to submit employment verification through your Operator Dashboard.

This scholarship is administered by:

Contact Us:
1-800-553-0030

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