Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co. is encouraging high school students and other learners to apply for scholarship and tuition assistance programs that could help cover education expenses, with application deadlines approaching this fall.
The opportunities include the Coca-Cola Scholars Program and the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, according to a community announcement. The company said in the announcement that both programs are designed to support students pursuing higher education.
Eligible high school seniors can apply for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which awards 150 college scholarships of $20,000 each nationwide. Ozarks Coca-Cola contributes to the scholarship program.
Applicants must be current high school seniors with at least a 3.0
GPA and demonstrate leadership, service and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. Central through the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation website at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program offers $20,000 scholarships
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is described as the nation's largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship initiative. The Class of 2027 application period is now open.
Students interested in applying can find additional information through the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
Local Dr Pepper giveaway to award 10 scholarships
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper also has partnered with Dr Pepper on the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
The program will award 10 scholarships of $1,000 each. Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, existing student loans or transferred to another student pursuing higher education, according to the announcement.
Students may enter through Oct. 31 by scanning QR codes displayed in stores that sell Dr Pepper products. Winners are scheduled to be selected in a drawing on Nov. 2.
"Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has been supporting education for generations. Education opens doors to opportunity, and we are proud to support students who are working hard to achieve their goals," Wren Hall, vice president of public affairs and communication, said in the announcement. "Whether through the nationally recognized Coca-Cola Scholars Program or our local partnership with Dr Pepper, we're excited to help invest in the next generation of leaders."
The company encouraged students, parents, educators and school counselors to share information about both opportunities and submit applications before the deadlines.
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