The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship recognizes high school students for their leadership, service, and commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. Since its inception, the program has supported over 6,900 scholars with more than $84 million in educational funding.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Student Status: Currently enrolled high school or home-schooled students in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools.
- Graduation: Expected to graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Citizenship: Must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees.
- GPA: Minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework.
- Post-Secondary Plans: Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
Ineligible Applicants
The following individuals are not eligible to apply:
- Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, company divisions, or subsidiaries.
- Children or grandchildren of former employees currently receiving retirement benefits from Coca-Cola entities.
- International students (except those attending DoD schools), high school graduates, and temporary residents.
Application Process
- Availability: The application for 2024-2025 high school graduates will open in early August 2024.
- Selection: 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected annually to receive a $20,000 scholarship based on their demonstrated leadership, service, and academic achievements.
- Impact: Scholars join a prestigious network and receive support to continue their educational journeys, contributing to positive change in their communities and beyond.
Meet a Coca-Cola Scholar
Discover firsthand what it means to be a Coca-Cola Scholar by exploring the stories of past recipients like Pegah Taylor, Brandon Cardet-Hernandez, and Star Wallin. These scholars exemplify leadership and are actively driving positive change in education across the country.
Learn More
For more information about the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship, eligibility criteria, and the application process, visit the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation website.