The KFC Scholarship For College


Name: KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

Award Amount: Varies (up to $5,000 per year, up to $20,000 total)

Information And Eligibility: Fried chicken isn’t the only thing KFC is serving up – they are also offering free money for your college education! The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program provides funding for:

  • Tuition
  • Fees
  • Books
  • Room and Board

The scholarship awards can be up to $5,000 per year, and winners could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor’s degree.

To be eligible for the KFC Colonel’s Scholars Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Have earned a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public, in-state college or university.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Demonstrate a financial need for college.

KFC Scholarship winners may begin their college career by entering into either 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public, in-state college or university.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must demonstrate financial need for college.

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the application form online.
  • Provide proof of high school GPA.
  • Submit financial need documentation.

Deadline: February

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