Chick-fil-A was named America's favorite fast-food chain for the eighth straight year in June, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, and is now launching a new scholarship program as part of their education initiative.
The Atlanta-based chain announced on Tuesday that it has opened up applications for the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, which will award 12 scholarships of $25,000 annually to community service-minded leaders to help them continue their education, according to a news release.
The Community Scholars program builds off of other Chick-fil-A education initiatives, "including the Remarkable Futures Scholarship program, which has awarded more than $136 million to more than 80,000 Chick-fil-A® restaurant Team Members through its Leadership Scholarships and True Inspiration Scholarships."
"Through this program, we will recognize remarkable individuals who share our dedication to caring for others and caring for their communities. It is our pleasure to support the academic journeys of these future leaders," Chick-fil-A said.
While the fast-food chain's other scholarship programs help employees further their education, Chick-fil-A Team Members are not allowed to apply for this new program. Current workers can apply for the Remarkable Futures Scholarship program until Oct. 27.
Instead, applicants must be a resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, or Canada; be recommended by a teacher, coach or community leader; and be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student, or intend to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Applicants are also required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and need to have been involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or have a leadership role in the 12 months prior to applying to the scholarship program. They can
"In addition, applicants must demonstrate academic success, devotion to community service and financial need. All applications must be completed and submitted by Wednesday, November 2, 2022," the news release said.
Those interested in the program can check out the website application here.
The Community Scholars program also offers up-front payment and the money is applicable at any qualifying school, college or university. The 12 recipients also get the option to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development opportunities.
"Investing in access to education is one of the greatest ways we can care for others," Rodney Bullard, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility at Chick-fil-A, Inc, said in the news release. "It is our pleasure to support the advancement of students throughout the communities that Chick-fil-A serves – ultimately creating brighter futures by providing educational opportunities that will help them become the leaders of tomorrow."
Chick-fil-A added a few tips on their website for applicants, suggesting to apply early, request a transcript ahead of time, and answer all the questions thoroughly. The recipients will be notified in early 2023 and will be awarded their scholarship money in June 2023.
"When answering questions, include specific details about academic honors, community care and service opportunities, etc., to make your application as informative and competitive as possible. We also recommend sharing your application with an adult or peer/mentor before submission to ensure your responses are complete," Chick-fil-A said.
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