ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $26 million (USD) in scholarships for restaurant team members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of team members in more than 50 years.
In total, 14 team members were selected and received a scholarship of $25,000 (USD) each. The first scholarship awarded in Canada was presented to Ammanuel Diressa in Toronto. Additionally, more than 14,000 team members across Canada, 48 U.S. states and Puerto Rico were selected to receive scholarships of $1,000 or $2,500 (USD).
“Creating greater access to education is one of the best ways Chick-fil-A serves communities,” says Andrew T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A, Inc., who personally surprised 14 team members with their scholarship awards at restaurants across North America. “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.”
