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APPLICATION PROMOTION TOOLKIT

Help Us Find the Next Class of Coke Scholars

Materials for bottlers, schools, partner organizations, and anyone helping us reach graduating high school seniors.

$20,000 College Scholarship

150 Awarded Annually

Application Open Aug 3–Sept 30, 2026, 5pm ET

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For the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship, applicants must be:
  • 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
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Shared Resources

Connect students with our $20,000 college scholarship for graduating high school seniors!

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Application Flyer

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Press Release Template

Customizable template for a local or organizational announcement.

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Social Media

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How to Apply (Video)

A short walkthrough of the eligibility requirements and selection process, ready to share or embed.

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Fact Sheet

A PDF overview of the Coke Scholars Program.

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FAQs

Answers to the most common eligibility and application questions.

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Photo Library

Gallery of photos that illustrate the Coke Scholars experience.

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Selection Timeline

See an outline of the phases of our selection process.

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CCSF Logo

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Social Media Shares

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FOR OUR COCA-COLA SYSTEM SUPPORTERS

Post 1
Know a graduating high school senior? The @CokeScholars Program awards $20,000 college scholarships to 150 students nationwide. Applications are open now through September 30, 2026 at 5pm ET. Apply at Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow.

 

Post 2
As a Coca-Cola Bottler, we're proud to support the @CokeScholars Program. This program has supported thousands of students pursuing higher education since its founding 40 years ago. This year, 150 graduating high school seniors will each receive a $20,000 scholarship. Applications close September 30, 2026 at 5pm ET. Learn more and apply at Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow.

 

Post 3
$20,000 for college. 150 scholarships. One application. @CokeScholars applications close 9/30/26 at 5pm ET. Apply: Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow

 

Post 4
We're proud to support the next generation of leaders. The @CokeScholars Program awards $20,000 scholarships to 150 graduating seniors nationwide. Applications close September 30, 2026 at 5pm ET. Know a student who should apply? Send them to Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow.

 

Post 5
If you know a graduating senior in our community, point them toward the @CokeScholars Program. $20,000 scholarships, 150 awarded nationally, application deadline September 30, 2026 at 5pm ET. Details at Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow.

 

Post 6
The @CokeScholars Program is more than a $20,000 scholarship. Selected students take part in a leadership development curriculum built specifically for Scholars, join a network of over 7,200 alumni, and can work with a Coke Scholars Coach through their first year of college. Applications close September 30, 2026 at 5pm ET. Know a senior who should apply? Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow.

 

Post 7
150 seniors will be selected this year to receive a $20,000 @CokeScholars college scholarship and something harder to put a price on: a unique leadership experience, the opportunity to work with a Coke Scholars Coach, and a lifelong network of Coke Scholars alumni working across nearly every field. Applications close September 30, 2026 at 5pm ET. Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow.

FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

FOR EVERYONE

Vertical Video

Simple animated video with background music. Can be used for Instagram or Facebook reels and YouTube shorts.

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Vertical Image

Static image identical to the end of the vertical video. Ideal if no music or animation is preferred.

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Coke Scholar Photos

Photos that illustrate the Coke Scholars experience to use in social media posts of your own promotional materials.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation empowers visionary leaders refreshing the world. Celebrating 40 years of impact since 1986, the Foundation has provided more than $90 million in scholarships to over 7,200 Coke Scholars who together have become a powerful force for positive change. Learn more at www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.