The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 high school seniors a $20,000 college scholarship each year based on leadership, academic achievement, and community service rather than financial need. The initial application is a single short-answer form with no essay or recommendation; semifinalists then submit essays, a transcript, and a school-official recommendation before winners are chosen. It is one of the largest single-year achievement scholarships open to any U.S. senior regardless of intended major. The 2026-2027 cycle ("2027 Coca-Cola Scholars") is open, with a deadline of September 30, 2026.
Eligibility
DemographicsU.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens per FAFSA; cannot be children or grandchildren of Coca-Cola Company or bottler employees.
Applying
$20,000 one-time, unrestricted award to 150 seniors annually.