Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
$20,000 merit-based scholarship for 150 outstanding U.S. high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership, community service, and sustained positive impact.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
$20,000 total scholarship (for use at any accredited U.S. college or university). Achievement-based; not need-based.
Eligible applicants
U.S. citizens/nationals/permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees; graduating high school 2026/27; leadership and service record
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Overview
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is offered by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for Undergraduate 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.
- Online application formRequired
- Personal essays (leadership and community impact)Required
- Transcript/academic recordRequired
- Recommendation lettersRequired
What this scholarship covers
$20,000 college scholarship
Included
$20,000 total scholarship (for use at any accredited U.S. college or university). Achievement-based; not need-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
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: U.S.-eligible high school seniors.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of U.S. citizens and certain U.S. immigration statuses, subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Must be a current high school student graduating during the 2026–2027 academic year; strong academic record and leadership expected
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership, community service, and sustained positive impact in schools and communities
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to: U.S. citizens/nationals/permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees; graduating high school 2026/27; leadership and service record. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- U.S. citizens/nationals/permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees; graduating high school 2026/27; leadership and service record
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: U.S. citizens/nationals/permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees; graduating high school 2026/27; leadership and service record. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation 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
Check coca-colascholarsfoundation.org for the 2028 application opening (~August 2027)
- 2
Complete and submit the online application by the September deadline
- 3
If selected as a semifinalist, complete further application materials
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 cohort: September 30, 2026 deadline (closed). 2028 cohort: expected ~August–September 2027. Check coca-colascholarsfoundation.org for the next round.
The listed deadline is September 30, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
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?
The listed deadline is September 30, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.