Grant opportunity
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship 2027
A national achievement-based college scholarship recognising final-year high-school students for leadership, service, academics and community impact.
- Funder
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- Applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern
- Applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- USD 20,000 scholarship; 150 awards
- Applicant
- Current high-school or home-schooled students graduating in the 2026-2027 school year in the United States, Puerto Rico or eligible Department of Defense schools, with eligible US status and at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme selects 150 scholars each year through an initial form, semifinalist application and regional interviews.
Who can apply
Applicants must graduate during the current academic year, plan to pursue a degree at an accredited US institution, have at least a B/3.0 GPA and meet the listed citizenship or humanitarian-status requirements.
What it supports
- Leadership and service
- Academic achievement
- Undergraduate study at an accredited US institution
Funding and duration
- USD 20,000 scholarship for each of 150 recipients
Applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern
Applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern: Sep 30, 2026
How to apply
Complete the Phase 1 online application by the deadline. It does not require essays, transcripts or recommendations; shortlisted applicants provide those materials later.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation seeks students who have already demonstrated sustained leadership and service and who intend to keep creating positive change in college and beyond.
Eligibility
Applicants must graduate during the current academic year, plan to pursue a degree at an accredited US institution, have at least a B/3.0 GPA and meet the listed citizenship or humanitarian-status requirements.
Funding and benefits
USD 20,000 scholarship for each of 150 recipients
Themes and supported activities
Leadership and service
Academic achievement
Undergraduate study at an accredited US institution
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern: Applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern: Sep 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the Phase 1 online application by the deadline. It does not require essays, transcripts or recommendations; shortlisted applicants provide those materials later.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.