October 2015


Technology Scholarship Watch


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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship


seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to


lead and


serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 27th class in 2015, the Foundation has provided over


5,550


The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca-Cola System.


Scholarship recipients


excel academically and in service to others. Most Coca-Cola Scholars share a passion for social justice and many have overcome tremendous challenges to pursue their dreams.


the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for


one of our four-year, achievement- based scholarships. The application deadline is October 31.


SCHOLARSHIPS


The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over college students each year,


annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs.


High school seniors throughout PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is achievement-based


THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS an


scholarship awarded to graduating high school


1,400 with


Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $56 million in educat ional support. 150 Coca-Cola S c holar s are selected


each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.


Apply Online: through October 31, 2015 www.coca-colas- cholarsfoundation.org


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be: Current high school (or


home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools);


U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents;


Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;


Anticipating completion of


high school diploma at the time of application;


Planning to pursue a degree at


an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;


Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.


Applicants may not: Be


children or grandchildren


of employees, officers or owners of


Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries.


THE COCA-COLA COMMUNITY


COLLEGE ACADEMIC TEAM The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation proudly continues its support of Two Year Colleges through the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program by providing up to $237,500 in stipends. 200 stipends are awarded annually across four tiers of recipients in varying amounts: Fifty New Century Gold Scholars are awarded $1,500, fifty Silver Scholars are awarded $1,250, and fifty Bronze Scholars are awarded $1,000. This scholarship is administered by Phi Theta Kappa, and application details can be found on their website, www. ptk.org.


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