The application program goes live annually on November 1 and the deadline to apply is through January. Please encourage applicants/interested employees to return to this page and navigate to the Scholarship America Hub to register and begin the application process!

The Independent Hardee’s Franchisee Association (IHFA) has established a scholarship program to assist employees who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.

NEW IN 2025:

Applicants to The Independent Hardee’s Franchisee Association Scholarship Program must be:

• Employees of Independent Hardee’s Franchisee Association members, children* of employees, or legal spouses of employees who have a minimum of six (6) months employment with the franchise as of the application deadline date. Employees must remain employed at the time awards are paid. *A child is defined as a biological child, legally adopted child, or legal ward living in the employee’s household or primarily supported by the employee.

• Applicants who plan to enroll or are already enrolled in full-time or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

AWARDS

• If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $2,000 award.
• Up to ten (10) awards will be granted each year.
• Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.
• Awards are for undergraduate study only.