{"id":9842,"date":"2026-03-06T08:55:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=9842"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:34:20","slug":"coca-cola-scholars-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/coca-cola-scholars-program-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca-Cola Scholars Program 2026: $20,000 Scholarship for Outstanding High School Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation<\/span><\/span> has officially announced the Coca-Cola Scholars Class of 2026, recognising 150 exceptional high school seniors across the United States with one of the most prestigious merit-based scholarships available.<\/p>\n

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Coca-Cola Scholars Program 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Each selected student will receive a $20,000 college scholarship, bringing the total funding for the 2026 cohort to $3.1 million. Beyond financial support, the program connects students to a powerful network of alumni leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in communities around the world.<\/p>\n

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program<\/span><\/span> is widely regarded as the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States, jointly supported by The Coca-Cola Company<\/span><\/span> and Coca-Cola bottling partners nationwide.<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola Scholars Program 2026 Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Scholarship Name<\/th>\nCoca-Cola Scholars Program<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Organization<\/td>\nCoca-Cola Scholars Foundation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Value<\/td>\n$20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Winners<\/td>\n150 Students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Funding 2026<\/td>\n$3.1 Million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligibility<\/td>\nU.S. High School Seniors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Period<\/td>\nAugust 1 \u2013 September 30, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Type<\/td>\nMerit-Based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About the Coca-Cola Scholars Program<\/h3>\n

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation<\/span><\/span> established the Coca-Cola Scholars Program in 1986 to recognize and reward students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to community service.<\/p>\n

Since its founding, the program has supported more than 7,200 scholars nationwide, awarding over $90 million in scholarships to outstanding students who are shaping the future through leadership and service.<\/p>\n

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is highly competitive and attracts applicants from across the United States each year.<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola Scholars Class of 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the 2026 scholarship cycle, the foundation selected 150 high school seniors as Coke Scholars.<\/p>\n

These students were chosen from an extraordinary pool of more than 107,000 applicants, making the selection rate less than one-seventh of one percent.<\/p>\n

The selected scholars stood out due to their:<\/p>\n