About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
The Coca Cola Scholars Foundation is pleased to announced the commencement of applications for the 2027 scholarship program for high school students.
The Coca Cola Scholarship Program awards a $20,000 grant to help selected candidates cover study and living costs in recognition of their capacity to lead and serve.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the scholarship, its eligibility requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.55 million awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs.
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.
The 2027 application (for high school students graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year) will open on August 3, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements for Coca Cola Foundation Scholars Program 2027
To be considered for the Coca Cola Foundation Scholars Program, you must:
have the capacity to lead and serve, and show commitment to making a significant impact on your school and community.
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
How to apply