## About the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate a positive impact in their communities through leadership, service, and personal achievement. This scholarship is open to non-Chick-fil-A employees, making it widely accessible to high school and college students. ### Award Details - **Amount**: Up to $25,000 per recipient - **Number of Awards**: 12–13 scholarships annually - **Renewable**: Varies by recipient - **Application**: Typically opens fall/winter annually ### Eligibility Requirements - High school senior or current college student - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrated leadership and community involvement - Minimum 2.5 GPA - NOT a current Chick-fil-A employee (this program is separate from the Team Member scholarship) - Planning to attend or currently attending an accredited college/university ### Selection Criteria - **Leadership**: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others - **Service**: Commitment to giving back to the community - **Personal character**: Values alignment and integrity - **Academic record**: Consistent academic effort and achievement ### Application Process Applications are submitted online through the Chick-fil-A website. Students submit an essay, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.