PepsiCo Foundation
PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholars Program
Offers students pursuing two-year degrees and professional certificate programs at City Colleges of Chicago critical success resources, including financial assistance, student support, professional development, and employer networking. The program's goal is to help students gain access to high-skill, high-wage jobs in their communities.
Award
Up to $2,000
Deadline
August 31 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due August 31 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Identify as a member of an under-resourced community
- Enrolled in an associate degree, basic, or advanced certificate program at the City Colleges of Chicago (new and returning students eligible)
- Be college-ready in Math and English
- Complete a FAFSA or RISE form if enrolling in a credit program (degree or certificate)
What you'll need
- Essay on goals and aspirations
- Completed FAFSA or RISE form (for credit programs)
- Agreement to remain in contact with assigned success coach throughout the program
- Agreement to participate in professional development opportunities, employer site visits, and PepsiCo and PepsiCo Foundation Uplift events
How to apply
- Complete a FAFSA or RISE form if enrolling in a credit program
- Submit an application online through the City Colleges of Chicago Academic Works scholarship portal
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://ccc.academicworks.com/opportunities/1021
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