SPRINGFIELD, MO, AUGUST 28, 2026 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is helping students pursue their educational goals through two scholarship opportunities available this fall: the prestigious Coca-Cola Scholars Program and the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program, the nation’s largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship initiative, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2027. Through the program, 150 high school seniors from across the country will receive $20,000 college scholarships to support their higher education journeys. Ozarks Coca-Cola contributes to the scholarship.
Eligible applicants must be current high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities. Applications for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program will be accepted through September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Students can apply online at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
In addition, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper has partnered with Dr Pepper to offer the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, awarding 10 area scholarships of $1,000 each. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, existing student loans, or gifted to another student pursuing higher education.
Students can enter through October 31, 2026, by scanning QR codes found on in-store displays where Dr Pepper products are sold. Winners will be selected in a drawing on November 2, 2026.
“Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has been supporting education for generations. Education opens doors to opportunity, and we are proud to support students who are working hard to achieve their goals,” said Wren Hall, vice president of public affairs and communication. “Whether through the nationally recognized Coca-Cola Scholars Program or our local partnership with Dr Pepper, we’re excited to help invest in the next generation of leaders.”
Students, parents, educators, and school counselors are encouraged to share these opportunities and submit applications before the respective deadlines.
About Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned Bottler operating in Missouri for over 100 years. Founded by the Rice family in 1920, Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper products are manufactured in Springfield, with sales and distribution branches in Springfield, Bolivar, Joplin, Rolla, West Plains, and Northwest Arkansas. The company distributes over 650 Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper products across Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma, and employs more than 900 associates.
