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Our 2023 Coke Scholars

These 150 high school seniors will each receive a $20,000 college scholarship and join a family of 6,750+ alumni who are leading positive change in their communities and around the world.

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February 2023 Accolades

Craig Kessler (2003) was named COO for the PGA of America, Katori Hall (1999) won 3 NAACP Image awards, and Jake Basden (2002) was named President of Sandbox Entertainment.

January 2023 Accolades

Justin J. Pearson (2013) was elected as one of the youngest state lawmakers in Tennessee, Naily Nevarez (2015) was selected as a 2023 MAP fellow, and Andrew Longenecker (2003) and Yosh Miller (2005) were named to the new class of Presidential Leadership Scholars.

January 2023 Connections

Scholars volunteered at an event with Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages and got together around the world!

5 Coke Scholars Named Brightest Young Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Stars in Forbes 2023 30 Under 30 List

Learn how they’re positively impacting the world as leaders in their field.

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Kathryn Minshew

Coca-Cola Corner March 2013

Kathryn Minshew (2004), CEO and Co-founder of themuse.com, was featured on Coca-Cola’s “Journey” site recently. Check out the article. Coke Zero Bracket Insurance It’s March Madness time again and what does that mean… it’s time to fill your Bracket out! It’s a new year with new players but one thing is still true, there will…

25th Class of Coke Scholars

Alumni News March 2013

After a rigorous weekend of reading 2,100 Semifinalist applications, our Program Review Committee chose the 2013 Scholars, our 25th Class of Coke Scholars! This year we surprised the 2013 class with a Coke Bottle in the mail to tell them they had won (their own “mailbox moment“)! Click here to see the full list sorted…

Regional & Global Connections March 2013

Regional & Global Connections March 2013

Coke Scholars gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade! A big thanks to Dora Wong (Coca-Cola Refreshments) for inviting Coke Scholars to be part of this! View for more pictures from the parade. Becky Pope (2008) visited Bita Emrani (2006) for dinner at UC-Berkeley recently. Coke Scholars at Brown…

Accolades March 2013

Accolades March 2013

Inspired by the meaningful impact that leaders like fellow Coke Scholars have made in communities around the world, Nina Vasan (2002) has written a groundbreaking guide to social change for students and young adults. Already a #1 Amazon Best Seller and praised by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus as “the primer for social innovation,…