KFC Foundation Scholarship

Provided by KFC Foundation

No deadline
$20,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

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.

Quick facts

Award amount

$20,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

5 listed

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

How to apply

  1. 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.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. 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.

Official scholarship page
https://kfcfoundation.org/reach/

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