SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Scholarship Name: Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Host Country: United States
Study Level: Undergraduate / Post-secondary Education
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Number of Scholars: 150 Students
Target Group: Eligible U.S. High School Seniors
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time
About the Coca-Cola Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship opportunity for high school students in the United States who demonstrate strong leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to serving their communities.
Each year, 150 students are selected as Coca-Cola Scholars. Each selected scholar receives a $20,000 college scholarship to support their post-secondary education.
The scholarship is intended to support students as they transition from high school to college and pursue their educational and career goals.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected Coca-Cola Scholars will receive:
- $20,000 college scholarship
- Financial support toward post-secondary education
- Recognition as a Coca-Cola Scholar
- Opportunity to join the Coca-Cola Scholars community
- Support for students demonstrating leadership and community service
First-Stage Application Benefits
During the initial application stage:
- No essay is required
- No transcript is required
- No recommendation letter is required
Students who advance to the semifinalist stage will be required to provide additional materials.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a current high school
- Be graduating during the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Have a minimum overall B or 3.0 GPA in high school coursework.
- Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
- Meet the program’s citizenship or residency requirements.
Important
International students are eligible for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, except for eligible students attending certain Department of Defense schools.
Students who have already graduated from high school are also not eligible.
Certain children or grandchildren of current or former Coca-Cola employees, officers, or owners may also be ineligible. Applicants should review the official eligibility rules before applying.
Selection Process
The Coca-Cola Scholars selection process takes place in several stages.
Stage 1: Initial Application
Applicants complete an online application.
At this stage, applicants do not need to submit:
- Essay
- Transcript
- Recommendation letter
Stage 2: Semifinalist Application
Students who advance to the semifinalist stage will be asked to provide additional information, including:
- Essays
- Academic transcript
- Recommendation
Stage 3: Regional Finalist
Selected semifinalists may advance to the Regional Finalist stage and participate in an interview.
Final Selection
After the interview process, 150 students will be selected as Coca-Cola Scholars and receive the $20,000 scholarship.
Scholarship Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship |
| Host Country | United States |
| Study Level | Undergraduate / Post-secondary |
| Scholarship Amount | $20,000 |
| Number of Awards | 150 |
| Eligible Students | High school seniors graduating in 2026–2027 |
| GPA Requirement | Minimum 3.0 / B |
| International Students | Not eligible, except eligible students at select DoD schools |
| Deadline | September 30, 2026 |
How to Apply
Interested and eligible students can apply online through the official Coca-Cola Scholars application portal.
Application Steps
- Visit the official Coca-Cola Scholars application portal.
- Create an account or sign in.
- Complete the initial application form.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- If selected as a semifinalist, complete the additional application requirements.
- Selected finalists will participate in the interview proces
Application Deadline
September 30, 2026
5:00 PM Eastern Time
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