Chick-fil-A, Inc. just surprised a local Team Member with a $25,000 scholarship to support their continued education!  

Meet Aaron:  

• Aaron is a Team Member at Chick-fil-A 28^th & Beltline in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is recognized for his commitment to cultivating a welcoming and positive work environment.  
• As second-year commercial music major at Southeastern University (SEU), he has a passion for music and aspires to use his talents to spread the gospel and inspire faith in others. 
• With the $25,000 scholarship, Aaron will continue his studies at SEU, where he is furthering his musical and leadership skills to create songs that share the gospel and inspire hope and guidance in others.  

“Aaron is a breath of fresh air to our team,” said Jamie Ochsner, local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A 28^th & Beltline. “With his positive attitude and heart for others, Aaron exemplifies the spirit of service that is the heart of our mission.”

 The Impact of Scholarship Giving at Chick-fil-A:  

• This year, Chick-fil-A, Inc. made history by awarding over $27 million in scholarships to more than 15,000 Team Members across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico – the largest total the program’s history.   
• Since 1973, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded over $215 million to more than 122,000 Team Members across the country through the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ scholarships initiative.  
• This year, 13 Team Members received $25,000 scholarships, including the first-ever recipient from Puerto Rico.   
• Chick-fil-A exceeded its goal of supporting 50,000 Team Members with education opportunities from 2020-2025, impacting 69,000 lives since 2020.