Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship
$1,000 merit-based scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members pursuing associate degrees at U.S. community colleges, awarded on scholastic achievement, community service, and leadership potential.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Destination
United States
Funding
$1,000 scholarship per award. Up to 200 awards per year (plus 25 reserved for veterans/active military). Merit-based.
Eligible applicants
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member; enrolled in 6+ credits in an associate degree programme; 12–36 credits completed; GPA ≥3.50; no associate or bachelor's degree held
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Overview
Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship is offered by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / Phi Theta Kappa for study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- PTK scholarship application formRequired
- Academic transcript (GPA ≥3.50)Required
- Essay on leadership and community serviceRequired
What this scholarship covers
$1,000 scholarship
Included
$1,000 scholarship per award. Up to 200 awards per year (plus 25 reserved for veterans/active military). Merit-based. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible Phi Theta Kappa members.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50; enrolled in 6+ credit hours; 12–36 semester credit hours completed; must not hold an associate or bachelor's degree
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipCompetitive
- Scholars selected on scholastic achievement, community service, and leadership potential
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member; enrolled in 6+ credits in an associate degree programme; 12–36 credits completed; GPA ≥3.50; no associate or bachelor's degree held. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / Phi Theta Kappa also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member; enrolled in 6+ credits in an associate degree programme; 12–36 credits completed; GPA ≥3.50; no associate or bachelor's degree held
Study route
- Study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member; enrolled in 6+ credits in an associate degree programme; 12–36 credits completed; GPA ≥3.50; no associate or bachelor's degree held. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / Phi Theta Kappa also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Ensure you are a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing
- 2
Apply through the PTK scholarship portal at ptk.org during the January–May window
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026: January 1–May 15, 2026 (closed). 2027 cycle expected January–May 2027. Check ptk.org for the next opening.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / Phi Theta Kappa
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.