Sponsor the Coca-Cola
Scholars Banquet
The Best Night of the Year!
Sponsor the Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet
The Best Night of the Year!
38th Annual Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
RECEPTION - 6PM | DINNER - 7PM
GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
2000 CONVENTION CENTER CONCOURSE
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30337
38th Annual Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
RECEPTION - 6PM
DINNER - 7PM
GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION CENTER
2000 CONVENTION CENTER CONCOURSE
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30337
Featuring Keynote Speaker
HODA KOTB
JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, & CEO
Hoda Kotb has claimed her role as one of America’s foremost journalists, authors, and entertainers. Most well known as the former co-anchor of NBC News’ TODAY and co-host of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, she is also the host of the popular podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, and founder of a new wellness community and platform, Joy 101. Kotb joined TODAY as a co-host of the fourth hour in 2008, alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, and recently departed following 17 successful years with the show.
Since joining NBC News in 1998, Kotb has served as a correspondent for Dateline NBC. She has covered a wide variety of domestic and international stories across all NBC News platforms, as well as numerous human-interest stories and features.
With the support of The Coca-Cola Company, local Coca-Cola bottlers, and generous business partners, the annual Scholars Banquet celebrates the newest class of incredible 150 Coke Scholars in Atlanta.
Your sponsorship of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program changes lives. These high school seniors are creating real, impactful, and positive change in their communities, and because of you, we are honored to award them a $20,000 college scholarship.
These young people will walk through doors they never thought possible, and what really makes Coke Scholars special is that they bring others along. They uplift their communities, just like you.
Make your 2026 pledge here to support these visionary leaders and uplift our world for generations to come!
Please contact scholarsbanquet@coca-cola.com if you have any questions about pledging to sponsor the program. We are so grateful for your support.
2026 SPONSORSHIP
Levels & Benefits
PLATINUM SPONSORS: $60,000
- Premier banquet seating for 12 at 2 designated tables (remaining table seats filled with Scholars and community guests)
- Up to 8 guests for the State of the Business meeting
- Up to 6 guests for the VIP reception with senior leadership from the Coca-Cola system
- On-site tabletop and digital recognition during the banquet
- Special recognition during banquet remarks
GOLD SPONSORS: $30,000
- Priority banquet seating for 8 at your own designated table (remaining table seats filled with Scholars and community guests)
- Up to 6 guests for the State of the Business meeting
- Up to 2 guests for the VIP reception with senior leadership from the Coca-Cola system
- On-site tabletop and digital recognition during the banquet
- Sponsorship recognition on our website
SILVER SPONSORS: $20,000
- Banquet seating for 8 at your own designated table (remaining table seats filled with Scholars and community guests)
- Up to 4 guests for the State of the Business meeting
- On-site tabletop and digital recognition during the banquet
- Sponsorship recognition on our website
BRONZE SPONSORS: $12,500
- Banquet seating for 6 (remaining table seats filled with Scholars and community guests)
- 1 guest for the State of the Business meeting
- On-site digital recognition during the reception
- Sponsorship recognition on our website
CONTRIBUTOR SPONSORS: BENEFITS BASED ON LEVEL
- Tier 1: $10,000
- Banquet seating for 4
- Tier 2: $5,000
- Banquet seating for 2
- Tier 3: $2,500-$4,999
- Non-Attending
Each contributor tier also includes on-site digital recognition during the banquet and sponsorship recognition on our website.
Make Your Pledge Now
Make Your Pledge Now
