Featured Scholarships: September 2025

As students get back into the rhythm of school, the scholarship season is just starting to heat up—and we’re featuring the $25,000 Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, plus the Ancestry HistoryMakers Scholarship, for students at eligible universities. Find out more, and visit our Browse Scholarships listing to see what’s coming up later this fall!

Chick-fil-A Community Scholars

For more than 50 years, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has invested in the educational goals of its Team Members, awarding more than $215 million in scholarships to more than 122,000 restaurant employees, enabling them to pursue their academic and professional goals at qualifying institutions.

In 2022, the company expanded its scholarship program beyond its restaurants for the first time with the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program. You can meet the most recent class of Community Scholars here—and if you’re a high school senior, college undergrad or graduate student of any age, you are invited to apply now!

Thirteen $25,000 Chick-fil-A Community Scholarships will be awarded, based on academic success, community service, and financial need. Selected Community Scholars will be encouraged to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside the 2026 Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Winners.

“The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program is unlike other scholarship programs because it comes with the opportunity for students to participate in a year-long leadership development and mentorship program,” said Brent Fielder, vice president of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “Scholars are paired with a Chick-fil-A Staff leader to mentor them. Scholars also have the chance to meet together virtually each month, creating an environment of collaboration, growth and fun.”

To apply for the Chick-fil-A Community Scholarship, you must be 18 years of age by July 15, 2026, a resident of the U.S. or Canada and be enrolled or planning to enroll at any qualifying institution of the recipient’s choice for the 2026-27 academic year. In addition, you must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), demonstrate care through community service during the last twelve months, and be recommended by 1-3 teachers, coaches, community leaders, or mentors. (Please note that Chick-fil-A Team Members should apply for the Remarkable Futures Scholarship.)

Applications are open through October 28. Apply Now >

Ancestry HistoryMakers Scholarship

Launched in 2022, Ancestry’s HistoryMakers Scholarship supports the next generation of changemakers. Applications are now open for $2,500 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students at eligible universities.

If you’re attending Bowie State University, Florida International University, Tennessee State University, or California State University, Sacramento in the United States, or Queen Mary University, University of Westminster, University of Greenwich, or City, University of London in the United Kingdom, you may be eligible to apply. Eligible applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.

HistoryMakers Scholarships are available to students enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study in the fall 2025 semester through spring 2026 semester. All majors are invited to apply; preference will be given to applicants pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Life Sciences, Marketing, Finance, Business, Economics, Business Management, Cybersecurity or User Experience.

In addition to the monetary award, HistoryMakers Scholarship recipients may be offered work placements, co-ops, or internships during the pursuit of their degree or career opportunities with Ancestry upon graduation. If you’re ready to make history, Ancestry’s HistoryMakers Scholarship can help you take the next step!

Applications are open through Thursday, October 23rd. Apply Now >

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