Hartselle student earns semifinalist status in Coca Cola Scholars Foundation

A student at Hartselle High School has joined the ranks of semifinalists of the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation.  

Jett Johnson, a senior, is one of the 1,514 semifinalists from across the country to continue through the selection process based on their academic excellence, leadership and service demonstrated in school and community activities. 

Those selected represent 1.45 percent of 103,800 applicants.   

Semifinalists are currently submitting their applications to be reviewed by Coke’s program reading committee. After this review, 250 will advance as Regional Finalists, with 150 becoming Coca-Cola Scholars and receiving a $20,000 college scholarship. 

A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the country and The Coca-Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States. With the addition of the 36th class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 6,900 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $84 million in scholarships since 1986. 

In addition to receiving college scholarships, those students selected as Coca-Cola Scholars will be welcomed into a vibrant community of alumni that has become a powerful force for positive change in the world. Through networking, collaborations and friendships, the group strives to make a greater impact together. Initiatives include a podcast called The SIP (The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast) and the eighth year of a coaching program that partners seasoned alumni with first-year Scholars as they transition to college. Every five years, all alumni are invited to a Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Summit.