Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship Program

Due to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships will be awarded to twelve incoming freshmen that are first generation college students, beginning in the fall of 2006 for four consecutive years. Any student whose parents or siblings are not attending nor hold a degree from a college is considered a first generation college student.

In addition to this requirement, applicants must be Alabama residents, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average, and be admitted to The University of Alabama as a freshman student. First consideration will be given to those with demonstrated financial need; for priority consideration, a student must submit the FAFSA by March 1 of the year in which they are planning to enroll.

There is an additional application and essay for this scholarship. Priority deadline for application and essay has been extended February 4.

Incoming freshman students can obtain a printable version of the application here. You will need to print the form, complete it, and mail it to the address listed at the top of the application.

Recipients will receive:

• $5,000 per year; renewable for four years if required GPA is maintained (2.8 GPA for freshmen year and 3.0 GPA thereafter)
• Eligibility to participate in services provided by Student Support Services
• Support in adjusting to college life, as well as many opportunities to grow

UA Video News Release: Inaugural Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars

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