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KFC Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for higher education
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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 20,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Scholarships of up to $20,000 are available for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program supports higher education at a trade school, college, or graduate school and includes competitive awards based on eligibility and essay scoring.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Postsecondary education at a trade school, college, or graduate school.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Essay(s)
- Financial information for $10,000 and $20,000 applications
- Scholarship acceptance form for winners
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employees of participating KFC restaurants in the United States.
- Students pursuing two-year, four-year, trade school, or graduate studies.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not work at a participating KFC restaurant in the United States.
- Applicants not in good standing with their employer.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition for higher education studies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tuition costs after withdrawal are not required to be repaid.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
Selection criteria
- Minimum eligibility requirements must be met.
- Essay score is used to select recipients.
- Additional essay required for $10,000 and $20,000 awards.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit application
- Complete and submit the scholarship application.
- Provide financial information and an additional essay if applying for $10,000 or $20,000.
- Step 2: Review and scoring
- The application is reviewed for completeness and minimum eligibility.
- A panel of judges scores the essay(s).
- Step 3: Notification
- Applicants are notified by email of the result.
- Step 4: Acceptance
- Winners complete the scholarship acceptance form by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and minimum eligibility.
- Essay submissions are scored by a panel of judges.
- Applicants are notified by email if they are awarded or not.
- Winners must complete the scholarship acceptance form.
- If the form is not completed on time, the award may be forfeited to the next applicant.
Additional information
- Applicants are notified of the result by email.
- Winners must complete an acceptance form by the deadline.
- The scholarship is competitive and not all applicants are selected.
- There are additional scholarship opportunities for eligible applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions about the KFC Foundation Scholarship Program
What is the KFC Foundation Scholarship?
Scholarships of up to $20,000 are available for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program supports higher education at a trade school, college, or graduate school and includes competitive awards based on eligibility and essay scoring.
How much funding can be received?
KFC Foundation Scholarship Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the KFC Foundation Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the KFC Foundation Scholarship program, you must:
Employed at a participating KFC restaurant in the U.S.
In good standing with employer policies.
Enrolling in eligible postsecondary studies.
What expenses are eligible under KFC Foundation Scholarship?
Postsecondary education at a trade school, college, or graduate school.
Where is the KFC Foundation Scholarship available?
The KFC Foundation Scholarship program is available across Canada.
Is the KFC Foundation Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
KFC Foundation Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the KFC Foundation Scholarship?
KFC Foundation Scholarship is funded by KFC Foundation (KFC)