Last updated on November 1, 2024 by College Financial Aid Advice.
The KFC Scholarship (aka KFC Colonel’s Scholar Program) was a college scholarship program offered through the Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation, a non-profit charity organization. This program was available to all graduating high school seniors who were planning to attend an accredited in-state public college or university.Note: KFC has modified this program and it is no longer offered for future graduating seniors, although they continue to support past winners for the 4 year scholarship.
As this scholarship is longer be offered to new applicants, we suggest you look at other Scholarships for High School Seniors and Scholarships for College Students.
Scholarship Award Value: $5000 per year
Duration: One Year (renewable if applicant continues to enroll full time for in college up to a total of $20,000 over 4 years). KFC still supports this program for previous winners.
The Applicant must meet all of the following additional criteria:
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Scholars may begin their college career by entering into a 2-year or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program.
Application Deadline: was mid February (now for past winners only)
Application Website KFCscholars.org: www.kfc.com
Contact Information:
Phone No.: (502) 874-6417
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