PepsiCo Foundation

Pepsi S.M.I.L.E. Scholarships

The Success Matters in Life and Education (S.M.I.L.E.) Scholarship supports Black, African-American, Hispanic, or Latino students transitioning from select community colleges to four-year institutions, providing financial aid and mentorship.

Award

$50,000 over two years

Deadline

Rolling / varies

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Rolling

STEMBusinessRenewable award

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Application effort
Medium (essay, transcript)
Who can apply
Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.75

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Who is eligible

  • Must identify as Black, African-American, Hispanic, or Latino
  • Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at Westchester Community College, Dallas College, or City Colleges of Chicago
  • Must have completed 45 credit hours
  • Must plan to enroll in an accredited 4-year college or university
  • Must major in a STEM or Business program
  • Must have a GPA of at least 2.75

What you'll need

  • Academic transcript
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • List of work experience
  • Information about community and school participation
  • Essay (response to prompt): "How could receiving this scholarship help you overcome obstacles, including financial challenges, and ultimately reach your educational and career goals?"

How to apply

  • Visit the official application website provided by Scholars Apply
  • Submit transcripts, financial need information, work and community experience, and the required essay response
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
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