HBCU S.O.A.R.
Scholar Program
– Scholarship –
– Opportunity –
– Advancement –
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Coca-Cola Consolidated is offering HBCU students at participating HBCU’s the opportunity to engage in a weeklong scholar program that will provide a hands-on experience to learn our growing business. Upon the program’s completion, students will receive $1,000 in scholarship funds to be applied to the next school semester. The S.O.A.R. program offers students the chance to develop business acumen, meet and interact with senior leaders, while learning about the largest Coca-Cola bottler in North America.
Program Info
Requirements/Eligibility
- Full-time rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior students enrolled at a participating 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, letter of recommendation and a 2-minute intro video)
- High school diploma
Scholar Program Details
- Dates: Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024
- 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 three mandatory virtual sessions prior to your required presence during the weeklong experience
Scholarship Funds
- Upon completion of the program, the scholarship check will be sent and applied towards your education for the following Fall semester
Benefits
- Gain professional experience with North America’s largest Coca-Cola bottler
- Engage with senior level executives
- Receive a $1000 scholarship for educational funds for Fall 2024
- Showcase your professionalism and build on your business acumen
- Connect with other student peers and have fun!
Timeline and Submission Details
- Submission Deadline: Monday, April 1 at 11:59pm EST
- Before applying, make sure that you have the following ready:
- Your most recent, updated resume
- A letter of recommendation from University Staff or a Faculty Member
- Your recorded video (no more than 2 minutes)
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. program, and how this experience will impact your career aspirations. Your video should be no longer than 2 minutes.
Participating Schools
- Allen University
- Arkansas Baptist College
- Fisk University
- Johnson C. Smith University
- Lemoyne Owen College
- Livingstone College
- Morris College
- North Carolina A&T State University
- Tennessee State University
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Virginia State University
- Voorhees University
- Wilberforce University
