Pizza Hut Foundation 2026 Pizza Hut Scholarship Program

What documentation is required for this application?

• 3 Written Prompts (200-500 word requirement)

• Either a:

  • High School Transcript, or

  • College/University Transcript if you have completed at least one semester of college. You may upload either an official or unofficial transcript. Your full name, school name, and contact information must be visible on the transcript.

• 2026-2027 FAFSA Submission Summary with estimated Student Aid Index (SAI).

What can my scholarship be applied towards?

Pizza Hut Scholarship funds will be distributed directly to the institution of choice and are to be applied towards tuition, required fees, books, and course-specific supplies covered in the cost of attendance. The student must be enrolled at least part-time in the Spring 2027 Session to use this award. Graduates from college in Fall 2026 or students no longer attending classes in Spring 2027 will not be eligible for funds.

The Pizza Hut Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing higher education who demonstrate leadership, a commitment to serving their communities and a clear need for financial support. This scholarship is intended to help reduce financial barriers and expand access to educational opportunities.

Both Pizza Hut Employees and non-Pizza Hut employees are eligible to apply for scholarships for education.

2026 Pizza Hut Foundation, Pizza Hut Scholarship

To be eligible to receive this scholarship, you must:

• Be a legal resident of the 50 United States, Guam or the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least 17 years of age and no older than 26 years of age as of the last day of the Program Period and located in the United States, Guam or D.C.

• Be enrolled or planning to enroll at least part-time in an accredited post-high school higher education undergraduate program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools) for the Spring 2027 semester.

• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

• Be eligible for Federal student aid at the college or career school he/she plan to attend.

• Be willing to work with the administrator of the Program throughout the application and award process. Scholarship recipients are required to participate in a 14-week mentorship program.

2026 Pizza Hut Foundation, Pizza Hut Scholarship For Pizza Hut System Restaurant Employees

To be eligible to receive this scholarship, you must:

• Be an employee of (i) Pizza Hut US or its parent, (ii) a subsidiary of its parent, (iii) or a Pizza Hut franchisee and works in a Pizza Hut restaurant.

• Be a legal resident of the 50 United States, Guam or the District of Columbia (“D.C.”).

• Be enrolled or planning to enroll at least part-time in an accredited post-high school higher education undergraduate program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools) for the Spring 2026 semester.

• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

• Be eligible for Federal student aid at the college or career school he/she plan to attend.

• Be willing to work with the administrator of the Program throughout the application and award process. Scholarship recipients are required to participate in a 14-week mentorship program.

Mentorship Program

While the Scholarship program financially supports the awarded students enrolled in higher education, it doesn’t stop there. The Pizza Hut Foundation offers a mentorship opportunity, through leaders from within the Pizza Hut organization and Vendor partners, to engage Scholarship recipients throughout their Spring 2027 semester. Scholarship recipients are required to participate in a 14-week mentorship program.