Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to become a Coca−Cola Scholar?
Seniors at secondary schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for one of 250 four-year merit-based scholarships. High school seniors, who have not yet graduated, must submit initial applications between August and October 31 of his/her senior year in high school.
What are the application requirements?
In order to be eligible for a Coca−Cola Scholarship, you 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
Can you send students applications?
High school seniors can apply online through our website between August and October 31 of his/her senior year.
How many scholarships are awarded and how much are they worth?
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 can be used at any accredited U.S. college or university.
Do I need to send an essay or transcripts?
There is a preliminary online application for our scholarship program. At that time we only require the completed online application. We CANNOT review or return any supplements to the application. We understand that there may not be enough space for you to fill out the application completely. Please complete the application to the best of your ability and in the most accurate manner possible. If your application advances, you will have the opportunity to elaborate on all your activities.
How will I find out if my application advanced?
Only those students whose applications advance to the Semifinalist round are notified of their selection by mail in mid to late November. Applicants who do not receive written notification by the first week in January can assume their application did not advance. A list of Semifinalists will be posted on our website shortly after notification letters are sent.