Hey everyone, I heard about the Coca-Cola Scholarship and I'm curious to learn more about it. Can anyone who's won the scholarship or has info about the process give me an overview? Like what are the eligibility requirements, the selection criteria, and the amount? Thanks y'all!
Hey there! The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a highly competitive, achievement-based scholarship that recognizes high school seniors for outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to their community. Here's a brief overview of the scholarship:
1. Eligibility:
- You must be a current high school senior attending a school in the United States.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, Cuban-Haitian Entrant, or Humanitarian Parolee.
- You must attend an accredited US post-secondary institution the following academic year.
- You must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.
- Note that children/grandchildren of Coca-Cola employees, officers, and owners of the Coca-Cola bottling company are ineligible for this scholarship.
2. Amount:
- 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year.
- Each Coca-Cola Scholar receives a $20,000 scholarship to be used for college tuition, fees, and related educational expenses.
3. Selection Criteria:
- The selection process is based on candidates' leadership, academic performance, and community involvement.
- The first stage of the application typically consists of providing personal information, educational history, leadership experience, and a list of activities, honors, and awards.
- From the initial pool of applications, approximately 2,000 semifinalists are chosen to advance to the next round, which requires providing additional information, including recommendation letters and personal essays.
- 250 finalists are then chosen from the semifinalists and are invited to in-person interviews. After interviews, 150 Coca-Cola Scholars will be selected.
4. Application Deadline: The application period usually begins in August, with a deadline in October. Make sure to check the official Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation website for the exact dates and further details.
Best of luck with your application! It's a fantastic opportunity, and if you have strong leadership skills and dedication to your community, it's worth giving it a shot!
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