The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship 2027
by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
United States
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
all
Description
A $20,000 achievement-based scholarship awarded to 150 U.S. high school seniors annually,…
Full Description
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the addition of the 2026 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 7,200 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $90 million in scholarships as it celebrates 40 years of impact since its founding in 1986. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
Amount
USD 20,000 – 20,000
Funding Types
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Application LinkDeadline
Sep 30, 2026
44 days remaining
Benefits
- $20,000 scholarship, awarded to 150 students annually.
How to Apply
Phase 1 | Online Application
The Phase 1 application is open August 3 - September 30 each year to students currently enrolled in high school with plans to graduate during the current academic year and who meet the other eligibility criteria listed above. This phase requires no essays, no transcript, and no recommendations.
Phase 2 | Semifinalists
By the end of October, all applicants will be notified of their application status. About 1% will be named Semifinalists and invited to complete a Phase 2 application due in November with essays, a transcript, and a recommendation.
Phase 3 | Regional Finalists
From the ~1,200 Semifinalists, 250 will advance as Regional Finalists and will participate in a final interview with Coke Scholar alumni and staff in late January or early February. All Semifinalists will be notified of their status via email early in the new year.
Phase 4 | Coke Scholars!
Following interviews, 150 Regional Finalists are invited in April to the required Coke Scholars Weekend in Atlanta to confirm selection as Coca-Cola Scholars.
The 2027 application is available here for high school students graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year through 5 pm Eastern on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
For more information, kindly visit Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship webpage.
Required Documents
None required for Phase 1. Phase 2 (Semifinalist stage) requires essays, a transcript, and one recommendation.
Eligibility Criteria
For the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship, applicants must be:
- Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2026-2027 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)
- U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
- Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
- Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework
Applicants may not be:
- Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
- Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
- International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)
- High school graduates
- Temporary residents
