There are many such people who will be attending college first time in their whole family. These people are from backward community and needs some upliftment through education. The Coca Cola Foundation First Generation Scholarship is a school nominated scholarship for students who are first in their immediate families to attend college.

The Coca Cola foundation offers this scholarship through 400 campuses across United States. If you belong to American Indian Community and the first to attend college in the entire family you have the bright chances to gain support from the Coca Cola scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be an American Indian or Alaska Native showing proof of enrollment or descendancy
  • Must have atleast a 3.0 grade point average
  • Must be the first in the immediate family to attend college
  • Must be in the first or second semester of college
  • Demonstrated leadership and commitment to the American Indian Community
  • Must have financial need
  • Excellent academic performance

If you fulfill all the eligibility requirements just get in touch with your institution’s financial aid office and find out if it is connected with this scholarship. The scholarship amount is $ 5000 and will be given to those who fill up the application properly and submitted on or before May 31st 2010.

For all the information regarding the scholarship and application form please visit :
http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html



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