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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, founded in 1986, awards 150 college scholarships of $20,000 each year to high school students dedicated to leadership and service.

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We’re excited to welcome four outstanding leaders to the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Board of Directors: Jany Brown — 1992 Coke Scholar & SVP and Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc. Emma Corcoran — SVP, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS) for North America at The Coca-Cola Company Ben Johnston — SVP, People and Culture - Global Corporate Functions at The Coca-Cola Company Brad Spickert — President of Supply Chain & Customer Experience for North America at The Coca-Cola Company Together, they’ll help advance CCSF’s 40-year legacy of empowering visionary leaders who create positive change in their communities and around the world. 🗞️ Learn more at https://cokeurl.com/CCSFBoard or tap the link in our bio. — #CokeScholars • #CocaColaScholars • #CocaCola #BusinessNews • #Philanthropy

We are excited to announce our 2027 #CokeScholars Program Semifinalists - see the list at Cokeurl.com/2027SF! Out of 113,000+ applications submitted from across the country, 1,227 exceptional students have advanced to the next stage of our selection process. Representing just 1.08% of applicants, these young leaders have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence, leadership, and service in their schools and communities. We are grateful to The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola bottlers throughout the US for investing more than $93 million in the education of generations of changemakers through the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation since 1986. Next, Semifinalists will submit Phase 2 applications for review, after which 250 Finalists will be selected in January, followed by 150 Coca-Cola Scholars in February. Upon completion of Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, each Scholar will receive a $20,000 scholarship and join a lifelong community of visionary leaders. Congratulations, Semifinalists! #CokeScholarsSF

Many thanks to the 113,000-plus 🤩 students across the country who applied to the #CokeScholars Program and to everyone who shared this scholarship opportunity! We look forward to emailing all applicants with an update later in October.

There’s exactly ONE WEEKEND LEFT to apply for a $20,000 #CokeScholars college scholarship! Never fear — Vivian (@vxvxnly), a 2023 Coke Scholar, is here to break down how to start your application if you haven’t quite gotten to it yet. Apply at Cokeurl.com/ApplyNow or use the link in our bio by September 30th at 5pm Eastern!

#CokeScholars, we're headed to the Northeast! If you live, work, or go to school near Boston, New Haven, Princeton, or Philadelphia, join us for a reception with your fellow Coke Scholars and CCSF staff. Even if you're just visiting or passing through, we'd love to see you! See details and register in Coke Scholars Connect or DM us for a link.

3 months ago today, #CokeScholars and alumni began a weekend of service in Western North Carolina. The paint has dried. The projects have moved forward. The suitcases have long since been unpacked. (Maybe.) But the memories and lessons remain. ❤️ The 2026 Coke Scholars Service Summit gave us the opportunity to serve alongside organizations leading Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and to learn directly from local leaders working to strengthen their communities every day. Looking back, we’re grateful for the lasting impact of the experience, from renewed purpose and stronger connections to a deeper understanding of what service and leadership can accomplish together. Thank you to @cocacolaconsolidated, @appservproject, CASE Consultants International, Friends of Swannanoa, and @swannanoa_sga for your partnership and leadership, and to @claraeleonard for this video! #CokeScholars #CokeScholarsServe #LeadershipInAction #CommunityImpact

#CokeScholars, join us online for Master Your Money tomorrow at 5pm Eastern! This virtual panel brings together finance and Coke Scholar Pros Jany Brown (1992), Sidney Baker (2005), Michaella Gallina (2006), and Will Schultz (1994) to answer your questions about taxes, budgeting, investing, and more. Register in Coke Scholars Connect or dm us for a link. See you there!

So happy to see more than 80 #CokeScholars between the two receptions we had in Washington, DC, this week! Grateful to Jim McGreevy, Meg Murphy, and the Coca-Cola DC team for hosting us at The Coca-Cola Company DC office year after year. ❤️ #CCSF40

“Impact” can feel big. Intimidating. Even unattainable. But usually, it starts small. It starts with showing up. Last weekend, Coke Scholars and alumni showed up in Asheville, North Carolina for the 2026 Service Summit, and turned something simple into something that made a difference. Scholars came from across the country (plus London!), many bringing their families along, kids included. They teamed up with incredible partners like Coca-Cola Consolidated, the Appalachian Service Project, CASE Consultants International, and the Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance to support long-term recovery after Hurricane Helene. There were days spent rebuilding homes. Collecting data. Learning about what leadership looks like when things aren’t neat or predictable. What stuck wasn’t only the work itself. It was the in-between. Figuring things out together. Cheering someone on as they conquered a fear of power tools (safely, don’t worry). Reuniting with a friend first met on a Coke Scholars service trip nearly 20 years ago and picking right back up where you left off. Service is core to who Coke Scholars are. Still, we all get busy, and life gets in the way. It’s our privilege to help reconnect Scholars to this part of themselves, sending them home a little more grounded, refreshed, and inspired. (And possibly with a few blisters!) When a community like this comes together, you can see that impact isn’t a far-off, abstract idea. It grows out of moments like these, built through connection, effort, a shared purpose, and people choosing (again and again) to show up together. #CokeScholarsServe #CokeScholars #CCSF40

Oh YAAS CEO Ken May shared leadership lessons from Topgolf, FedEx Office, and more in our #CokeScholars C-Suite Connections virtual event this week. From his people first philosophy to his “no jerks” rule, it was an enlightening, informative, and candid conversation. Huge thanks to Ken for joining us and to LGPA Commissioner Craig Kessler (2003) for moderating the conversation in such a personal way - we loved hearing stories from his days working with Ken at Topgolf! First introduced at the 2023 Coke Scholars Leadership Summit, C-Suite Connections is a series by and for Coke Scholar executives that offers exclusive insights, engaging discussions, and high-impact networking opportunities. Learn more at the Coke Scholars Engagement Site linked in our bio. Can’t wait to see who we’ll learn from next! #CCSF40

A pizza food truck, a candy buffet, ice-cold @cocacola, and our #CokeScholars — what could be better? Minneapolis, you spoiled us! 🍕🍬🥤 On Tuesday night, Will (1994) and Sarah Shultz welcomed us to their neighborhood and created the perfect space for local Scholars to reconnect. (And one not-so-local Scholar - Tasha Byers (2005) flew in from Chicago!) Grateful our friends from Viking Coca‑Cola and Reyes Coca‑Cola Bottling were also able to attend! Many thanks to Will and Sarah and to everyone who joined us! If this is what 40 looks like, we can’t wait for what’s ahead. ❤️ #CCSF40

We’re celebrating 2 big milestones – Coca‑Cola’s 140th birthday and 40 years of the Coca‑Cola Scholars Foundation! 🎉 For 4 decades, we’ve believed in young leaders, invested in their potential, and built a community rooted in service, purpose, and possibility. Founded in 1986 by Coca‑Cola bottlers to honor the Company’s first 100 years, CCSF has grown into so much more than a scholarship. It’s a lifelong family of Scholars, alumni, partners, and supporters who show up for one another and open doors for what’s next. As we honor the past and invest in the future, we’re excited to launch our new engagement site for #CokeScholars and alumni – a central place to stay involved, support Scholars, and keep strengthening this incredible community. For those who are able, you can mark our 40th anniversary with a commemorative gift, honoring the Foundation’s impact and investing in what’s next. The links for both the engagement and giving sites are in our bio! This year, we welcomed the Coke Scholars Class of 2026 after our most competitive cycle ever – 107,000 students applied for 150 spots. To our newest Scholars, congratulations. We couldn’t be prouder for you to join this lifelong family. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who has helped shape CCSF across 4 decades. Cheers to 40 years of leadership, service, friendship, and opportunity – and to all that our Scholars will become. #CCSF40

🕰️ Let’s travel back in time to 1986, where our story began 40 years ago... 📼🛼📺🎞️👾🕹️☎️🎸💾 In 1986, Crawford Johnson III from @cocacolaunited and Coca-Cola bottlers from across the United States came together to create the scholarship as a gift – a gift to honor the first 100 years of The Coca-Cola Company. Instead of simply accepting the gift, Roberto Goizueta of @thecocacolaco asked to build this legacy together, and on May 8, 1986, they created the greatest partnership between @cocacola Bottlers and @thecocacolaco: the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. ✨ PS - Do you recognize that voice? It’s our own 2012 Scholar @weslijones! #CCSF40 #CokeScholars

On April 23, our Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet kicked off a celebration decades in the making – CCSF turning 40 on May 8th! The banquet was extra special, honoring 150 new #2026CokeScholars and the extended #CokeScholars family who have made four decades of impact possible. Our keynote speaker, journalist, author, and CEO @hodakotb, was completely captivating, sharing stories of grit, resilience, and searching for purpose. We also heard remarks from Coca-Cola system leaders and Scholars: • John Murphy, President & CFO of The Coca-Cola Company • Jane Hale Paulsen, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation • Kirk Tyler, CCSF Board Chair and Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Chairman • H.L. “Sandy” Williams, Chair of Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Group • Claude Nielsen, Chair of Coca-Cola UNITED • Natosha Reid Rice of Habitat for Humanity International & 1989 Scholar • Angela Harrell of Voya Financial & 1991 Scholar To close the evening, 2020 Scholar Christian Beck treated us to a fantastic musical performance! Together, we raised over $1,345,000 (see our amazing sponsors linked in our bio!) to support our 2026 Scholars Weekend and all our programmatic efforts rooted in providing scholarships and developing leaders. Thank you to all who joined us in Atlanta and virtually, and everyone who has been a part of our story since 1986. YOU have made 40 years of impact and a legacy of leaders possible. To our #2026CokeScholars, we are grateful for who you are, and so excited for all you will become. Welcome to the #CokeScholars family! #CCSF40

For Day 3, #2026CokeScholars @knight.bridges from Star, Mississippi, & @laurenkkim0 from Lexington, South Carolina, take us behind the scenes of the last day of #CokeScholars Weekend!

#CokeScholars Weekend Q&A with #2026CokeScholars Dom & Madelyn!

A Day in the Life of #CokeScholars: Day 1 of #2026CokeScholars Weekend with 2026 Scholar Dom Mimbang (aka @dominicmim) from Douglas, Georgia!

A Day in the Life of #CokeScholars: Day 1 of #2026CokeScholars Weekend with 2026 Scholar @_madelynjade from Fort Smith, Arkansas!

LDI — what is that?! @anita_kishore & @lorenzodaniel3 are showing us what the #CokeScholars Leadership Development Institute is all about! 30 Coke Scholar alums are here in Atlanta to facilitate this unique leadership experience for #2026CokeScholars throughout Scholars Weekend. ❓Questions? Let us know! ⬇️

#2026CokeScholars Weekend is HERE, and @_madelynjade & @dominicmim are taking you behind the scenes on Day 1! ❓Do you have a question about what it’s like being one of 150 #cokescholars in Atlanta for Scholars Weekend? Write it in the comments! ⬇️

Last week, we hosted our first gathering for Oklahoma City #CokeScholars and alumni in over a decade! ❤️ Alumni met fellow Scholars in their city and many brought their kids and family members along, which made the night feel full and warm in the best way. It turned into a true family dinner! A great reminder of how much this community continues to grow. We were also happy to have David Eldridge join us from Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages! We’re grateful for his time and the continued support from the Coca-Cola system that helps bring moments like this to life. ✨ Thank you, OKC #CokeScholars!

Say hello to our #2026CokeScholars – 150 students with big hearts, sharp minds, and an optimism-fueled drive to make our world a better place. 🥤🎉 See the list at Cokeurl.com/2026Scholars and the link in our bio! Thanks to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Bottlers across the US, each new Scholar will receive a $20,000 scholarship after attending Scholars Weekend in Atlanta April 23-26 and join an alumni community 7,200+ strong! These students are organizers, volunteers, encouragers, and problem‑solvers. They inspire us, and we are honored to welcome each one to the #CokeScholars family. ❤️

#CokeScholars, it’s happening! 🎉 We’re heading to Asheville, North Carolina, for the 2026 Coke Scholars Service Summit, June 4–7, 2026. We can’t wait to come together as a community to serve, learn, and lead. At this Summit, we will participate in hurricane recovery efforts while learning from local leaders and building connections with fellow Scholars. 3 ways to get the link to register ⤵️ 1. Visit Coke Scholars Connect and click the events tab 2. Check your emails from Wednesday 3. Send us a DM and ask for the link Early bird registration (saves $150!) closes March 2! Let’s Serve, Learn & Lead Together 💛 #CokeScholarsServe

We are proud to announce the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Regional Finalists, an incredible group of 250 high school seniors selected from more than 107,000 applicants nationwide. Less than a quarter of 1% made it this far! These students have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and academic excellence and are now one step closer to becoming #CokeScholars and earning a $20,000 college scholarship. We are deeply grateful to the entire Coca-Cola system for making this opportunity possible and inspired by the impact these students are already making in their communities. 👏 Join us in celebrating this achievement and cheering them on as they head into regional interviews! 🔗 See the full list of Regional Finalists at Cokeurl.com/2026RF or use the link in our bio. #CokeScholarsRF #scholarship #college #education

🚨 We did it! Together, we’ve hit 100% of our #GivingTuesday goal, raising $39,000 in honor of 39 years of leadership, service, and impact! 🎉 From anonymous donations and matching gifts to donations made in honor of a Scholar class, this outpouring of generosity shows just how powerful our community is when #CokeScholarsGive. But we’re not stopping here – Giving Tuesday isn’t over yet! Let’s see how much higher we can climb in these final hours. Every dollar invests even more in our Scholars through life-changing programs, events, and coaching. Let’s go above and beyond! → Cokeurl.com/CokeScholarsGive #GivingTuesday #CocaColaScholars #CokeScholars

We are excited to announce our 2026 #CokeScholars Program Semifinalists - see the list in our bio and at Cokeurl.com/2026SF! Out of 107,000+ applications submitted from across the country, 1,238 exceptional students have advanced to the next stage of our selection process. Representing just 1.12% of applicants, these young leaders have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence, leadership, and service in their schools and communities. We are so grateful to The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola bottlers throughout the US for investing more than $87 million in the education of generations of changemakers through the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation since 1986. Next, Semifinalists will submit Phase 2 applications for review, after which 250 Regional Finalists will be selected in January, followed by 150 Coca-Cola Scholars in February. Upon completion of Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, each Scholar will receive a $20,000 scholarship and join a lifelong community of visionary leaders. Congratulations, Semifinalists! #CokeScholarsSF

Many thanks to the 107,215 🤩 students across the country who applied to the #CokeScholars Program and to everyone who shared this scholarship opportunity! We look forward to emailing all applicants with an update later in October. 🎃

In honor of there being 5 DAYS LEFT to apply to the #CokeScholars $20,000 #scholarship, 2024 Scholar Isaac Bernstein has 5 WAYS the Coke Scholars Program is unique! High school seniors, don’t wait - apply at Cokeurl.com/Apply2026 by September 30, 2025, at 5pm Eastern!

We reunited the Denver #CokeScholars community for the first time since our Service Summit in 2018, and it felt so good to be together again! Scotti Gladney (1997) and Felicia Michael (2003) recognized each other right away from a previous Scholars event and reminisced about their shared roots in New Mexico. Foster Meier (2009) happened to be visiting Denver for the weekend and joined us after hearing about the reception from Warner Phipps (2008), reconnecting with Scholars he hadn’t seen in years. Michelle Sisk (1999) shared that she has kept a binder at home with her entire Coke Scholars journey inside, from her original application to years of event invites and photos, and promised to bring it to our next Denver gathering. Thank you to all who joined us - it was wonderful seeing each one of you! Looking forward to seeing everyone (and Michelle’s binder!) next time.

Dr. J answers your questions about applying to the #CokeScholars $20,000 college #scholarship! Apply at Cokeurl.com/Apply2026 by Sept 30, 2025, at 5pm ET (there’s also a link in our bio) PS - Dr. J = Dr. Jamie Williams, CCSF’s Sr. Director of Scholarships and Enrichment Programs 😁

“Start now! Do not wait until the last day or even the last week to start your application.” - Excellent advice from 2023 Scholar Reya Singh! We’re officially 3 weeks out from the #CokeScholars $20,000 college scholarship application deadline of September 30, 2025, at 5pm Eastern. If you are graduating from high school during the 2025-2026 academic year and meet our additional criteria (details in bio link), consider this your sign to start your #CokeScholars application today at Cokeurl.com/Apply2026! “When I applied, taking the time to really reflect on my story helped me best highlight the experiences that have shaped me into who I am today...this program is not about being perfect on paper. It’s really about the impact and the passion that you bring to your community.” Thank you, @reyaxsingh! #scholarship #college #payingforcollege #noprocrastination #geterdone #youcandoit!

What a way to kick off our inaugural #CokeScholars C‑Suite Conversation series! We were thrilled to welcome John Murphy, President & CFO of @thecocacolaco, in a dynamic conversation with 1991 Scholar and CCSF Board Member Angela Harrell earlier this week. From taking risks for unexpected opportunities, to balancing short‑term pressures with long‑term vision, to leading with kindness — John’s wisdom left our Scholars inspired. We’re so grateful to @jmurphycocacola for his candor and support, to @angela.harrell for guiding an amazing conversation, and to the @cocacola system for making moments like this possible. Here’s to dreaming big, seizing opportunities, and leading with purpose!

ONE MONTH LEFT to apply to be a 2026 Coke Scholar! 150 applicants from across the US will receive a $20,000 college scholarship. Take it from Riva Rahl in Dallas, who was named a Coke Scholar in 1991! “The Coca-Cola Scholarship is a unique opportunity to apply for a financial award for college while joining a group of alumni of over 7,000 people who are scholars and leaders throughout the community and the world at large.” Apply at Cokeurl.com/Apply2026 by September, 30, 2025 at 5pm Eastern! (Link is also in bio) #CokeScholars #Scholarship #Scholarships #college #financialaid

IT IS TIME. The #CokeScholars $20,000 college scholarship application is open! Students graduating during the 2025-2026 school year can apply through September 30, 2025, at 5pm Eastern at Cokeurl.com/Apply2026. Please SHARE this incredible opportunity with a high school senior you know! #scholarship #scholarships #college #education #tuition #cocacolascholars

What a memorable night in Washington, DC! Over 75 #CokeScholars joined us at The Gathering Spot for an engaging evening of connection and community. The reception was brought to life thanks to our incredible partners and friends at The Coca-Cola Company, who showed up in full force alongside our team. And what a special treat it was to have our friend Bill Keyes from the Institute for Responsible Citizenship in the room! Our CCSF team and Jim McGreevy from The Coca-Cola Company shared words of gratitude and opportunities to be involved in the Coke Scholars community, and 2008 Scholar Steven Olikara of Bridge Entertainment Labs and Future Caucus encouraged us to be bridge builders by connecting and collaborating with those who may not see the world exactly as we do. Huge thanks to The Coca-Cola Company team and to everyone who made the night special. We are so grateful!

TUESDAY! #CokeScholars in the DC, Virginia, and Maryland area, join us and your fellow Scholars at The Gathering Spot DC from 6-8:30pm EDT. Details are in Coke Scholars Connect. If you haven’t registered but can make it, send us a DM! Hope to see you there. 🤩

Over 50 #CokeScholars and alumni joined us in San Francisco for our final stop in California, including some we had not seen in 20 years or since their Scholars Weekend! Many thanks to Pankit Doshi and @mcdermott_law for hosting us in their beautiful office on the 56th floor of the Salesforce tower in downtown San Francisco! The views were simply incredible. After the reception, we visited the nearby Palace Hotel. While standing in the lobby, a student asked, “Are you all with the Coca-Cola Scholars team?” — it was 2023 Scholar Zack Okun who happened to be at the hotel with a group from his school! Thank you to all who made the time to see us while we were in California. Seeing Scholars reconnect after years apart and new friendships take root was so special. Your enthusiasm, encouragement, and support for one another is what makes the #CokeScholars community like none other. True #CokeScholarsMagic! ✨

What a wonderful evening in Palo Alto with #CokeScholars and alumni! We were fortunate to see nearly 50 Scholars throughout the reception, catching up with longtime alumni friends and @stanford Scholars popping in between activities. CCSF friend Cindy Chin from @thecocacolaco made it, too! Thanks to all who joined us! One more stop on the #cokescholars #california tour!🚗

WOW. We got to see 80+ #CokeScholars in Los Angeles last night at 1995 Scholar Sonny Ward’s beautiful home! 🤩. Grateful some of our friends from Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling were able to join us and share a bit about what they do as a local @cocacola bottler! Sarah Baird brought her Scholars Weekend guidebook (aka “intro book”) from 1994 and 2010 Scholar @juliaddurham shared some volunteer opportunities with the LA28 Olympics! Such a fun night connecting with #CokeScholars 🎉

What a way to kick off our tour of California! From 2 #CokeScholars from the first class in 1989 (Jeremy Usher and MaryAnna Donaldson wearing her original Scholars shirt) to 2 brand new #2025CokeScholars (Ruby Honjol and Bruno Rodriguez Diaz), it was incredible seeing Coca-Cola Scholars near Orange County! 6 Scholars even drove up from San Diego and 4 drove almost 2 hours from Los Angeles because they couldn’t make it to our reception in LA tonight. A huge THANK YOU to 2000 Scholar Jon Jung and his wife Thuy for hosting us in their clubhouse and to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for donating beverages for both the OC and LA receptions!

Skateboard Service with @cocacolaunited + @bgcmatl + #2025CokeScholars! 🛹🎨🌟 Thanks to #CocaColaUNITED, 150 high school seniors making up the newest class of #CokeScholars and 30 Scholar alumni from across the U.S. came together to build and decorate skateboards and helmets for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (#BGCMA) members. Coca-Cola UNITED’s history with the Coca-Cola Scholars Program dates back to 1986, when former UNITED CEO Crawford Johnson III helped establish the program to honor Coca-Cola’s 100th anniversary. Since then, CCSF has awarded over $87 million in scholarships to more than 7,050 students. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event possible behind the scenes, and to @cocacolaunited for creating this video that captures the joy surrounding this project so well! We are honored to foster creativity, confidence, and connection among Atlanta’s youth together. 🌟

#CokeScholars, register TODAY to join us in California! 🌞 (New and improved graphic with corrected times!) Find the reception closest to you and register before Thursday, April 24. Jane, Kyle, and Carolyn from CCSF will be there and have heavy appetizers, drinks, and some cool swag! Register on Coke Scholars Connect or DM for a link. See you there!

We are so proud that LaQuanda Prince, our Director of Finance and Operations, is a finalist for the @atlbizchronicle's 2025 CFO of the Year Awards on May 22 at the Georgia Aquarium! The CFO of the Year Awards recognize the trailblazing financial leaders who navigate complex challenges, fuel growth, and shape the future of their organizations. https://lnkd.in/eVb4AF47 Since joining the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in 2014, LaQuanda's financial expertise and stellar leadership have propelled CCSF to new heights. Her ability to navigate complicated financial terrains with finesse and drive sustainable growth truly sets her apart as an industry leader. Always looking out for our #CokeScholars, LaQuanda is passionate about helping Scholars utilize their scholarship awards in ways that best suit their unique situations. Please join us in congratulating LaQuanda on this well-deserved recognition! #CFO #Nonprofit #Leadership #Finance #Atlanta

The 37th annual Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet was nothing short of magical. ✨ The #2025CokeScholars, 150 incredible high school seniors from across the country, walked across the banquet stage to the applause of sponsors, donors, alumni, and supporters – a room full of champions who believe in our mission to uplift and empower visionary leaders refreshing the world. The evening featured an insightful fireside chat with Daymond John, entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” personality, and Tina Hoang-To, 2001 Scholar and Founding Partner of Kin Ventures, and remarks from: • John Murphy, President & CFO of The Coca-Cola Company; • Jane Hale Paulsen, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation; • Courtney Lynn, 1996 Scholar and Alumni Board Vice Chair; and • Kirk Tyler, CCSF Board Chair and Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Chairman. A #CokeScholars Alumni Band comprised of Elizabeth Bailey (2018), Tanner Bennett (2017), David DeAngelis (2004), Bryce Leafman (2012), Sachin Rudraraju (2012), and Michael Woods (2013) gave an inspiring performance of “Hall of Fame” and a beautiful video produced by 1992 Scholar David E. Groom of Run, Jump, Fly, Inc. highlighted alumni who have opened a world of possibilities around the world. Many thanks to Matt Foust from The Coca-Cola Company and Duane Tornquist of Artists of the Industry for uniting all pieces for a stunning event! Together, our amazing sponsors (see the list in our bio!) raised nearly $950,000 to support our 2025 Scholars Weekend and all our programmatic efforts rooted in providing scholarships and developing leaders! We are so grateful to all who joined us in celebrating our 37th class of Scholars in person in Atlanta and virtually around the world. Thanks to your support, our scholarship program continues to bring better to the world, fueled by your generosity and advocacy.

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