(Gray News) – Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for team members in 2024 – the highest investment the company has made, according to a news release.
“Creating greater access to education is one of the best ways Chick-fil-A serves communities,” said CEO Andrew T. Cathy, who personally surprised 14 team members with their scholarship awards.
Chick-fil-A said it has been investing in its employees’ education for more than 50 years.
“Our long-standing commitment to investing in the future dreams and aspirations of restaurant team members remains at the forefront of Chick-fil-A’s efforts to have a positive impact on the lives of others,” Cathy said.
According to Chick-fil-A, 14 employees each received a scholarship of $25,000 and more than 14,000 team members were selected to receive scholarships of $1,000 or $2,500.
The scholarship money can be used toward tuition and related expenses, including fees, books and supplies.
“A 2023 survey of Chick-fil-A team member scholarship recipients, 16% said they were first-generation college students,” the restaurant said in a news release.
More than 105,000 team members have received more than $191 million in scholarships since 1973, according to Chick-fil-A.
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