The Coca-Cola First Generation 
Scholarship Program

posted August 13, 2003

The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship Program, administered in Florida by the Florida Independent College Fund (FICF), provides a $5,000 scholarship to a student who is the first person in his or her immediate family to pursue a college degree.  During academic Year 2003 - 2004, students from 27 FICF member and associate institutions will receive this prestigious award.

Current Coca-Cola First Generation scholars may be nominated for a continuation of the award if the following conditions have been met:

• achieved a GPA of 3.0 or better for Academic Year 2002 - 2003
• meets all of the requirements for full-time student status
• has a record of community/school service and/or leadership
• submits an essay (limit 300 words) describing their accomplishments during the previous school year

For institutions whose previous year scholar did not achieve a GPA of 3.0:

• nominate a new student who meets the above criteria (Sr.,  Jr., Soph., Fr.)
• submit applicant's essay (limit 300 words) describing accomplishments during the previous school year
  (if student is a freshman, essay can detail their goals)
• submit names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references
  (please note that student does not need to obtain written letters of reference)

Note to institutions whose nominees are not Seniors:

This is the final year of the original four-year commitment for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship Program.  Although we hope the Coca-Cola Foundation will continue this scholarship beyond the original four-year agreement, please understand that the FICF makes no guarantee that this scholarship will be available for the 2004-2005 academic year.