12 Chick-fil-A Community Scholars were
surprised at restaurant where Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy awarded first
scholarship
ATLANTA, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded 12
$25,000 scholarships to its second
class of Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars, community
service-minded leaders from across the country who are not directly
affiliated with Chick-fil-A, Inc. or a Chick-fil-A® restaurant. The
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program is an expansion of
Chick-fil-A's existing education initiatives and an extension of
Chick-fil-A's corporate social responsibility commitment
to care for people and communities. This year, an additional
$26.4 million in scholarships was
also awarded to Restaurant Team Members.
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The group of 12 was surprised at the Dwarf House® in
Hapeville, Georgia, where
Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy
awarded the first Chick-fil-A scholarship 51 years ago. This year's
impressive class includes students who have completed extensive
community service and some whom created their own nonprofits.
"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," said Brent
Fielder, senior director of corporate social responsibility
for Chick-fil-A, Inc. "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."
At the end of their year together, the Community Scholars who
participate in the leadership development program come together at
the Chick-fil-A Support Center in Atlanta to celebrate their accomplishments and
spend intentional time together.
"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," said
Taylor Peterson, a 2023 Chick-fil-A
Community Scholar who attends the University
of Michigan. "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."
Scholarships provided by Chick-fil-A, Inc. can be beneficial for
recipients for many reasons, including:
- Up-front award: Chick-fil-A scholarships are awarded to
recipients up front and can be directly applied to tuition, housing
and other education expenses, without requiring tuition
reimbursement.
- Applicable at any qualifying school, college or
university: Scholarships can be applied in any area of study at
any accredited institution of the recipient's choice, including
two- or four-year colleges and universities, online programs, or
vocational-technical schools.
For more information about the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
program, full eligibility requirements and how to apply, please
visit chick-fil-a.com/communityscholars.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant
company in the United States,
known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and
unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed
by independent owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants
across the United States,
Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2023, the company shared plans
to expand by 2030 into Europe and
Asia.
Chick-fil-A owner-operators live and work in the communities
their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address
hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned
and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is
available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.
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