The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation provides three student grants in the form of stipends and scholarships. Students applying to the Two-Year College Program and the All-State Community College Academic Team programs must be nominated by their college. To qualify for the Two-Year College award, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; have least a 2.5 grade point average, or GPA; be enrolled or plan to enroll in at least two courses; and have participated in community service or have been employed full- or part-time during the past 12 months. The All-State Community College Academic Team provides from $1,000 to $2,000. To qualify, students must have at least a 3.5 GPA, have completed at least 30 credits toward an associate's or bachelor's degree, and must be enrolled at a community college. Coca-Cola Scholar's Program grants provide up to four years of financial support, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000. High school students in their last year of school who have at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. Children and grandchildren of Coca-Cola company employees are not eligible.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Two-Year Colleges Selection Committee
P.O. Box 1615
Atlanta, GA 30301
800-306-2653
coca-colascholars.org
The Xerox Company offers the Technical Minority Scholarship grant. Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. To qualify, students must be enrolled in a technical degree program like chemistry, computer systems, engineering, information management, laser optics, material science, physics, or printing management science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be of "African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent," according to grant guidelines. Children and spouses of Xerox employees are ineligible.
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
150 State St.
4th Floor
Rochester, NY 14614
800-275-9376
xeroxstudentcareers.com
Boeing's University Relations program offers scholarships to undergraduate students who attend certain universities and colleges. Participating schools include Alabama A&M, California State Polytechnic University, California State University at Fullerton, Howard University, New Mexico State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Students can apply for Boeing scholarships through their school's financial aid office.
Boeing
100 N. Riverside
Chicago, IL 60606
312-544-2000
boeing.com