Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Seeks Applicants for Its 2009 Class

PRNewswire/ -- The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a non-profit organization created to support the higher education of deserving high school seniors in the United States, announces it is accepting scholarship applications now through October 31, 2008.

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards a total of $3 million in achievement-based four-year scholarships to 250 outstanding high school seniors from communities across the nation. The Foundation annually awards 200 Regional scholarships of $10,000 each and 50 National scholarships of $20,000 each. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation evaluates applicants on the basis of demonstrated leadership in academics, school, community and civic activities, as well as personal character and the motivation to serve and succeed.

Applications are available at http://www.coca-colascholars.org/ and must be completed online and submitted by October 31, 2008 of the student's senior year. Criteria for the application and frequently asked questions are also available on the website or by calling (800) 306-2653 for more information.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which will mark its 21st year of awarding scholarships with the Scholars Class of 2009, is one of the most-recognized and respected corporate sponsored scholarships in America. The program was created in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Coca-Cola and to establish a legacy for the education of tomorrow's leaders through college scholarships. Including the 2008 Class of Coca-Cola Scholars, there are now more than 4,000 Coca-Cola Scholars who have benefited from $35 million in scholarship awards.

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University of Georgia Awards 2008 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships

Twelve University of Georgia freshmen have been awarded Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.

This scholarship, funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation, supports academically outstanding students who are the first in their families to attend college.

“We are excited to welcome our second class of Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars to UGA,” said UGA Vice President for Instruction Jere Morehead. “These outstanding students will be mentored by a dedicated group of emeriti faculty and members of the first class of Coca-Cola Scholars, as well as having guidance from a select group of academic advisors.”

The award provides $5,000 per year to recipients who demonstrate financial need in addition to the HOPE Scholarship.

The scholarship is renewable for an additional three years of undergraduate study if certain academic standards are maintained.

The 2008 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars are (listed by county):

Name Parent(s), Hometown , High School , Parent(s)

Clayton County
Juliette Collins, Riverdale, Creekside High School, Johnny & Gardenia Edwards
Tiffany Reed , Jonesboro, Mount Zion High School, Agnes Reed

Cobb County
Megan Shirley , Marietta, Sprayberry High School, Mark Shirley

DeKalb County
Bree Hill, Lithonia, Dunwoody High School, Lloyd Hill & Alicia Mayo
Seul-Ki Kim, Chamblee, Chamblee High School, Yong Kim & Moonsook Kim

Gwinnett County
Sarita Gandhi, Lawrenceville, Duluth High School, Shailesh & Darsha Gandhi
Michael Vallejos , Grayson, Grayson High School, Francisco & Edith Vallejos

Hall County
Nui Jiang, Flowery Branch, Flowery Branch High School, Jian Wu Jiang & Bi Lan Chen

Oglethorpe County
Daniel Boswell, Crawford, Oglethorpe County High School, Jeff & Anita Boswell

Rockdale County
Astin Shrader, Conyers, Heritage High School, James and Phylliss Shrader

Tattnall County
Trent Hart, Glennville, Tattnall County High School, Shelby & Marlene Hart

Walton County
Kay-Leigh Crook, Loganville, Loganville High School, Rhonda Crook