Coca-Cola Scholars Program

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a prestigious, achievement-based scholarship awarded to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and academic excellence. The program is administered by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is one of the largest corporate-sponsored scholarships in the country.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, applicants must:

  • Be current high school seniors attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools.

  • Plan to graduate during the 2024–2025 academic year.

  • Be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees.

  • Have a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework.

  • Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.

  • Not be children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, or any of its divisions or subsidiaries.

💰 Scholarship Benefits

  • Award Amount: $20,000, distributed over four years.

  • Usage: Can be applied toward tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.

  • Additional Opportunities:

    • Participation in the Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Development Institute.

    • Invitation to the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, including the annual Scholars Banquet.

    • Access to a network of over 6,900 alumni.

📅 Application Timeline

  • Application Period: August 1 – September 30, 2024.

  • Phase 1: Submit the online application by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on September 30, 2024. No essays, transcripts, or recommendations are required at this stage.

  • Phase 2 (Semifinalists): By the end of October 2024, selected semifinalists will be invited to complete additional materials, including essays, a recommendation letter, and a high school transcript.

  • Phase 3 (Regional Finalists): Approximately 250 semifinalists will be selected as regional finalists and will participate in interviews.

  • Phase 4 (Coca-Cola Scholars): 150 regional finalists will be chosen as Coca-Cola Scholars and will be invited to the Scholars Weekend in Atlanta in April 2025. 

📝 Application Process

  1. Create an Account: Visit the Coca-Cola Scholars application portal and sign up.

  2. Complete the Eligibility Quiz: Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.

  3. Submit the Online Application: Provide personal information, academic history, and extracurricular activities.

  4. Prepare for Subsequent Phases: If selected as a semifinalist, be ready to submit essays, a recommendation letter, and your high school transcript.

For more detailed information and to apply, visit the official Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation website.