Description:
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based
scholarship awarded to 250 high school seniors each year. Fifty of
these are four-year, $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year for four
years), while 200 are designated as four-year, $10,000 scholarships
($2,500 per year for four years). The scholarships must be used at an
accredited U.S. college or university.
A joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers and The Coca-Cola Company, the
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation administers the largest
business-supported Scholarship Program of its kind. The Program
signifies the same commitment to leadership and excellence that
enables Coca-Cola to maintain international preeminence year after
year in the beverage industry. This unique Program was conceived by
Coca-Cola Bottlers in 1986 as a means of making an enduring
contribution to our nation's future. Selection is based on a balanced
consideration of leadership, character, achievement, and commitment,
both inside and outside of the classroom. Coca-Cola Scholars are
characterized by their ability, perseverance, determination, and
motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors. They are a diverse
group of individuals, representing every ethnic group and all 50
states.
In order to be eligible for a Coca-Cola Scholarship, a student must
be:
- a CURRENT high school or home-school senior
anticipating graduation from a school or program in the United States
during the academic year in which application is made;
- a U.S. Citizen; U.S. National; U.S. Permanent Resident; Temporary
Resident (legalization program); Refugee; Asylee; Cuban-Haitian
Entrant; or Humanitarian Parolee;
- planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary
institution;
- carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of your junior year of high
school
Applicants may NOT be:
children or grandchildren of employees, officers, or owners of
Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company or any other
bottler or Company divisions or subsidiaries
High school seniors can apply online through our website
between August 1 and October 31 of his/her senior year.
All online applications must be received by the deadline of October
31st of the applicant's senior year of high school. Up to 2,000
Semifinalists, dispersed proportionately across the nation, are
selected. Only semifinalists are notified of their selection by mail
and email. Semifinalists return supporting application documents to
the Foundation by January 15th. An independent selection panel then
determines the 250 Finalists. At the expense of the Foundation, the
250 Finalists attend a Scholars Weekend in Atlanta in the Spring. The
National Selection Committee, which is composed of leaders in
business, education, government and the arts, interviews and evaluates
each candidate. The top 50 Finalists, designated National Scholars,
receive awards valued at $20,000. The remaining 200 Finalists are
designated Regional Scholars and receive awards valued at $10,000.
Coca-Cola Scholars share a special "something else," giving back in
unselfish ways, embodying service over self and already making a
difference in society. By supporting these students Coca-Cola, too, is
giving back to the communities that have supported it for more than
100 years. The Foundation intends for the term "Coca-Cola Scholar" to
be synonymous with leadership and excellence.
Applicable Majors:
All Fields of Study Website
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