United States
United States
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
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Bachelor
Fully funded
Award
USD 20,000 / per year
Paid per year. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline
September 30, 2025
Deadline passed
Duration
1 Year
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Funding type
Fully funded
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About this scholarship
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A prestigious, achievement-based scholarship recognizing graduating high school seniors for leadership, service, and positive impact in their communities. Organized by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, it's the largest corporate-sponsored, merit-based scholarship in the U.S. Delivering $20,000 awards to 150 students annually, the foundation has supported over 7,000 scholars with more than $87 million in total since 1986.
Scholars are invited to a celebratory Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, where they participate in the Leadership Development Institute, banquets, and build networks among alumni. Through this program, they join a nationwide community of alumni changemakers.
Scholars are invited to a celebratory Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, where they participate in the Leadership Development Institute, banquets, and build networks among alumni. Through this program, they join a nationwide community of alumni changemakers.
Scholarship details
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Study level
Bachelor
Field of study
Computer Science & IT
Host country
United States
Competition
Medium
Opens
August 1, 2025
Eligibility
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The eligibility criteria for this program is as follows:
- High school seniors graduating in 2025–2026 school year, attending school within the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Department of Defense (DoD) schools
- U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (B average) required
- International students (even from DoD schools) are not eligible unless they meet national residency criteria
Disqualified if they are children/grandchildren of Coca-Cola company employees or retirees receiving benefits
Application requirements
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The requirements for this program are as follows:
- Online application through official portal (includes academic background, leadership, community impact, and extracurriculars)
- No essays or recommendations are required at initial submission
- Semifinalists (~1,300–1,600) invited to submit essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation
- Regional Finalists (~250) participate in interviews (typically via Zoom)
What is covered
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The scholarship includes coverage for:
- Direct financial support for college expenses
- Access to leadership development, networking, and alumni community activities