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Franchise Certified: Empowering Tomorrow’s Franchise Leaders
The 2027 CFE Scholarship application is open from October 26, 2026 – January 3, 2027.
The IFA Foundation is committed to cultivating the next generation of franchise leaders. Through scholarships that enable emerging leaders in the IFA community to complete the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program, we are investing in the talent that will drive innovation and keep the franchise community thriving for years to come.
The CFE is the gold standard for leadership and accomplishment in the franchising community, providing you with powerful learning and resources for all aspects of franchise business so that you can more effectively lead your company, your team and your career growth. This year, the IFA Foundation will award 15 fully-funded Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) scholarships to emerging leaders so that they can elevate their brands to new heights.
Scholarship winners will receive up to $6,000 in coursework and credits, including:
- Foundations of Franchising
- Fran-Guard™ compliance training
- CFE Final Exam
- Additional elective education credits