AmericanScholarship - Update on Scholarships in America

The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program was created in 2000 through a grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation. Mr. Whitehead was one of the original bottlers of Coca-Cola. In keeping with Coca-Cola’s long-standing commitment to post-secondary education, this program recognizes students attending two-year degree granting institutions for their unique contributions to community service and academic excellence.

Who is eligible to apply?
Current students, as well as high school seniors, planning to attend a two-year degree granting institution in the fall are eligible to apply for one of 350 one-time $1,000 scholarship award. School officials are asked to carefully consider the eligibility requirements and criteria listed below.

Interested students should check with their campus contact (listed on our website) for application and deadline information.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents;
• Carrying a minimum of a 2.5 GPA at time of nomination;
• Planning to enroll in at least two courses during the fall term at a two-year, degree granting institution;
• Actively engaged in volunteer service or employed at least part-time.

Applicants may NOT be:

• Children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company or any bottler or Company divisions or subsidiaries;

The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship

• Awards 350 one-time $1,000 scholarships to students attending two-year, degree granting institutions within the U.S.
• Available to students planning to acquire an Associates degree from their institution
• Rewards leadership and excellence as demonstrated through academics, community service and/or employment
• Students should contact their institutions for deadline information.

Please note: The New Century Scholars Program supported by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and The Coca-Cola Foundation awards 50 one-time $2,000 scholarships. See www.ptk.org for more information.

Contact information:
Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1615
Atlanta, GA 30301-1615
800-306-2653

For more information, please visit the website.