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
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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
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pepsicosmile/
- How this listing was added:
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with PepsiCo Foundation before submitting.
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