Coca-Cola Scholars Program 2027
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a competitive achievement-based scholarship for exceptional high school seniors in the United States. The program recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, community service, academic achievement, and a commitment to creating a positive impact in their schools and communities.
For the 2027 award cycle, students graduating during the 2026–2027 academic year can apply for consideration. Selected scholars receive a $20,000 educational award that can be used toward undergraduate study at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.
Scholarship Overview
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Degree Level | High School Senior |
| Funding Type | Funded |
| Deadline | September 30, 2026 |
About the Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program supports exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership ability, community service, and a commitment to making a positive difference. For the 2027 award cycle, eligible students must be graduating from high school during the 2026–2027 academic year.
The initial application stage is designed to be straightforward and does not require an essay, transcript, or recommendation. Students who progress to later stages may be required to provide additional materials and participate in interviews as part of the selection process.
Scholarship Benefits
- $20,000 scholarship award.
- 150 students are selected as Coca-Cola Scholars each year.
- Opportunity to participate in the Coca-Cola Scholars selection and leadership network.
- Access to further selection-stage activities, including interviews and the required Scholars Weekend for finalists.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be currently enrolled in a high school or approved home-school program in one of the 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or an eligible Department of Defense school.
- Must be scheduled to graduate from high school during the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Must demonstrate leadership ability and a commitment to serving and positively impacting their school and community.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant, or humanitarian parolee under the applicable federal financial-aid guidelines.
- Must plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.
- Must have at least a B average or 3.0 GPA in high school coursework.
- Must not already have graduated from high school at the time of application.
- Must not be an international student, except for eligible students attending Department of Defense schools.
- Must not be a temporary resident.
- Must not be the child or grandchild of current employees, officers, owners, or qualifying former employees receiving retirement benefits from Coca-Cola-related companies.
Required Documents
- Phase 1 does not require an essay.
- Phase 1 does not require a transcript.
- Phase 1 does not require recommendation letters.
- Semifinalists must provide essays, an academic transcript, and a recommendation as part of Phase 2.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Visit the official Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation application website.
- Confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements.
- Complete and submit the Phase 1 application between August 3 and September 30, 2026.
- Monitor your email for notification of your application status.
- If selected as a semifinalist, complete the Phase 2 application and submit the required essays, transcript, and recommendation.
- Candidates who advance further will participate in the required selection interviews and subsequent finalist activities.
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