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Fueling Future Leaders in Franchising, Business & Beyond
The Yum! Scholars Program is more than a scholarship — it’s a launchpad for change makers. Funded by a $1M endowment from Yum! Brands and led by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville, this program supports students who lead with grit, integrity and a drive to make a difference.
Open to all majors, Yum! Scholars receive:
- Renewable scholarships
- Leadership development
- Mentorship & networking
- Franchising education
- Real-world industry exposure
Why Apply?
Eligibility & Application
Yum! Scholars Program
This program is open to all majors and supports students who lead with grit, integrity and a drive to make a difference. We're looking for students who embody the core values of:
• Drive – Resilience and ambition
• Leadership – Integrity and initiative
• Belonging – Welcoming and collaborative spirit
• Impact – Committed to making a difference
You must also:
• Be from KY or a reciprocity-eligible state
• Be a degree seeking student at the University of Louisville (full-time or part-time)
• Maintain a 2.75 GPA
• Take at least one online franchise management course as a junior or senior
To apply you will need: FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), 1 letter of recommendation, 5 essay responses and a completed application form.
Franchise Course Options
MGMT 410 - Franchising Fundamentals & Legal Issues
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MGMT 409 - Franchise HR & Leading Teams
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MGMT 413 - Franchise Growth & Support
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MKT 390 - Franchise Marketing
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Application Deadlines
11:59 p.m. (ET)
11:59 p.m. (ET)
Application Checklist
To apply you will need: FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), 1 letter of recommendation, 5 essay responses and a completed application form.
Scholarship FAQ's
$1,000/semester (up to $8,000 total). Travel stipends and event funding is also available.
Full-time or part-time degree seeking UofL students from any major, meeting residency and GPA requirements and committed to taking a franchising course.
Blind application review based on alignment with program values, academics, financial need and interview performance.
Yes — finalists will complete a short virtual interview with values-based and scenario questions.
- Professional mentorship
- Industry exposure through field trips and panels
- Leadership and career development
- Yum! Scholars swag + graduation recognition