Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is encouraging area students to apply for two scholarship opportunities available this fall: the Coca-Cola Scholars Program and the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is accepting applications for the Class of 2027. Through the program, 150 high school seniors from across the country will receive $20,000 college scholarships.
Eligible applicants must be current high school seniors with at least a 3.0 grade point average and must demonstrate leadership, service and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities.
Applications for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program will be accepted through 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper also has partnered with Dr Pepper to offer the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, which will award 10 area scholarships of $1,000 each. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, existing student loans or gifted to another student pursuing higher education.
Students can enter through Oct. 31 by scanning QR codes on in-store displays where Dr Pepper products are sold. Winners will be selected in a drawing 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,” said Wren Hall, vice president of public affairs and communication. “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.”
Students, parents, educators and school counselors are encouraged to share the opportunities and submit applications before the deadlines.
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned bottler founded by the Rice family in 1920. Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper products are manufactured in Springfield, with sales and distribution branches in Springfield, Bolivar, Joplin, Rolla, West Plains and northwest Arkansas.
