Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships in 2023. The brand split the amount between 13,000 employees and 13 community service-minded students across the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release.
“Investing in the education and development of future leaders is one of the greatest opportunities we have to care for others,” Andrew T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A Inc., said in the press release. “We are inspired by this year’s recipients and are honored to support their aspirations to further their education, achieve their personal goals and positively impact their communities.”
In a 2022 survey of Chick-fil-A scholarship recipients, 18% said they were first-generation college students and 60% said they were able to attend college because of their scholarship. Nearly 98% of 2022 scholarship recipients surveyed said scholarship opportunities are an important aspect of working in Chick-fil-A restaurants.
To date, Chick-fil-A has helped more than 93,000 Team Members achieve their remarkable futures through more than $162 million in scholarships.
Chick-fil-A operates more than 2,800 restaurants in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
