Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship 2025–2026

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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is one of the most prestigious achievement-based scholarships in the United States, celebrating students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities.

Now in its 37th year, the program has supported more than 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with over $87 million in educational funding. Each year, 150 students are selected to receive a $20,000 scholarship to pursue undergraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions.

The application for the 2026 class (for students graduating in the 2025–2026 academic year) opens on August 1, 2025. Please note: the 2025 application cycle is now closed.

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Scholarship Summary

• Sponsor: Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

• Study Level: Undergraduate

• Country: United States

• Number of Awards: 150 annually

• Value: $20,000 each

• Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

• Eligible Gender: Male and Female

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About Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

The Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (Coca-Cola HBC AG) is the world’s third-largest Coca-Cola anchor bottler, distributing more than 2 billion unit cases annually. With primary shares listed on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Athens Stock Exchange, Coca-Cola HBC is a proud constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

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Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship receive:

• $20,000 in financial support for undergraduate education

• Access to an influential alumni network of Coca-Cola Scholars making global impact

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be current high school or home-schooled students in the U.S., District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools, graduating in the 2025–2026 academic year

• Be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees (as defined by the U.S. Department of Education for federal aid)

• Expect to receive a high school diploma in the 2025–2026 academic year

• Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average) in high school coursework

Applicants are not eligible if they are:

• Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, or subsidiaries

• Children or grandchildren of former Coca-Cola employees currently receiving retirement benefits

• International students (except those attending DoD schools)

• High school graduates prior to 2025–2026

• Temporary residents

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Selection Process

The Coca-Cola Scholars selection involves four phases:

Phase 1: Online Application

• Opens August 1 – September 30, 2025

• Requires no essays, no transcripts, and no recommendations

Phase 2: Semifinalists

• By late October, ~1% of applicants will advance as Semifinalists

• Required to submit essays, transcripts, and a recommendation by November

Phase 3: Regional Finalists

• ~250 Semifinalists will advance as Regional Finalists

• Interviews with Coca-Cola Scholar alumni and staff will be conducted in late January or early February 2026

Phase 4: Coke Scholars Selection

• 150 students will be named Coca-Cola Scholars

• Selected scholars will attend the Coke Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, April 23–26, 2026, to confirm their award

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📌 Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

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