Criteria and How to Apply

Colonel Harland Sanders has become a symbol of entrepreneurial spirit. In keeping with the Charity's commitment to young people and family values, the KFC Colonel's Scholars program will honor more than 75 graduating seniors who share that spirit and need help affording college.

Criteria for Application

• Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/1/2011 and 8/31/2012)
• Enrolling in a public (state-funded) college or university within your state of legal residence (start date no later than 9/30/2012)
• Earning a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate financial need

The Application Process

A student begins the application process by selecting the Apply Now! button. An account must be created with name, address, and email information. The student will be assigned a user ID and password, which will be required to log in, as often as needed, to complete the application.

Once the account is created, the student can launch the online application. At the initial launch, the student must answer six questions in the Check Your Eligibility section.

Eligible students may then proceed to the application, which consists of the sections listed below and must be submitted by February 8, 2012, before 5:00 p.m., central time:

• Academics
• Financial
• General
• Leadership & Participation
• Responsibilities/Activities
• Recommendation
• Certification & Release

Students have from December 1 to February 8, 2012, to complete all application sections. The Logout button saves the data, and students can log back in to relaunch the application and continue working as many times as necessary through February 8.

Very Important Notes

• You will need to remember your user ID and password through the month of May.
• Save your application frequently while logged in.
• Log out if you leave your computer.
• Be assured that your personal, private information will not be shared with anyone outside of the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program and selection committee.
• Security concerns prevent the use of bookmarks to return to pages within the application. (It's safe to bookmark this page.)

Students who are selected as semifinalists will be notified by email. The email will include additional instructions and important deadlines. Be sure to enter your email address correctly and keep your email account up-to-date.

Ready to apply? If you meet the criteria for application listed above and would like to apply for a scholarship . . .

Coming back? If you started your application during a previous visit and are returning to complete and submit it . . .