HBCU S.O.A.R.
Scholarship Program
Scholarship. Opportunity. Advancement. Recruitment.
We invite you to be part of Coca-Cola Consolidated’s HBCU S.O.A.R. Scholarship Program. You’ll gain real-world business experience with us – the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S. – and earn a $1,000 scholarship to support your education.
Want to know what it’s really like? One of our 2024 S.O.A.R. alumni is eager to share their experience with you right here!
Program Info
- Full-time Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior students currently enrolled at an accredited Historically Black College & University (HBCU)
- Targeting majors and disciplines aligned with our hiring needs such as Business Administration, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Computer Sciences, and Engineering
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrates initiative to contribute to or positively affect change
- Leadership experience in community and/or school
- Collaborates, communicates, and develops relationships of trust with others in a way that is professional and impactful
- Asks questions to understand an issue from multiple angles and poses creative solutions to challenges
- On-time submission of application with all required attachments (resume and a 90 seconds intro video)
- High school diploma
- Dates: Monday, June 16, 2025 – Saturday, June 21, 2025
- All expenses paid including travel, lodging and meals
- Attire: Must be dressed in business casual (dress pants, slacks, khakis, polos, button-down shirts, blouses, knee-length dresses/skirts). Casual attire is fine for after hours. Don’t forget to bring a school T-shirt!
- Attend two mandatory virtual sessions prior to your required presence during the weeklong experience
- Upon completion of the program, the scholarship check will be sent and applied towards your education for the following Fall semester
- Gain professional experience with North America’s largest Coca-Cola bottler
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Meet and interact with senior leaders who are excited to meet you
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Develop your business acumen and professional skills
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Make new friends from other HBCUs and create memories that’ll last
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Get a $1,000 scholarship for educational funds for the Fall 2025 semester
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Plus, there’s even more to discover!
- Submission Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
- Selected scholars will be notified by April 1, 2025.
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Before you dive into applying, here’s what you’ll need to have ready:
- Your freshest, most up-to-date resume
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A short video of yourself (keep it to 90 seconds or less)
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Two 350-word essays that show off your passion, what makes you YOU, and how you’ve stepped up as a leader
Video Details
In a well-lit, quiet environment, in business casual attire, please share who you are, your interest in the HBCU S.O.A.R. Scholarship Program, and how this experience will impact your career aspirations. Your video should be no longer than 90 seconds.
At Coca-Cola Consolidated, we believe every bottle and every can is an opportunity to open happiness for others: to do the right thing, serve with heart and purpose, and give our all to every task at hand. Because our success is measured not by how many drinks we serve, but how many lives we touch.
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