Provided by KFC Foundation
The KFC Foundation Scholarship offers up to $20,000 in scholarships to attend a two- or four-year college, trade school, or graduate school for the 2025-2026 academic year. This competitive program requires applicants to submit an application, provide financial information, and complete an essay. Scholarships are awarded based on essay scores. Additional opportunities include the Janet L. Kuhn Scholarship and the GED Graduate Scholarship Guarantee.
Award amount
$20,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Employed at a KFC restaurant in the U.S. participating in the KFC Foundation’s Annual Donation Program and in good standing
Graduated from high school, earned a high school equivalency/GED, or will graduate from high school in 2026
Enrolling in an accredited trade school, college, or graduate school for the 2025-2026 academic year
Minimum GPA of 2.5 if applying for the $5,000 scholarship
Minimum GPA of 3.5 if applying for the $20,000 or $10,000 scholarship
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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