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PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Transfer Scholarship

Deadline to apply: March 10, 2025 3:00 pm CT
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Three (3) renewable $20,000 scholarships will be awarded to SUNY Westchester Community College students who plan to continue their education by pursuing a bachelor's degree in September 2025

About PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E.

The PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. (Success Matters in Life & Education) Scholarship is designed to help students transition from designated partner community colleges to four-year colleges and universities. This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.

Eligibility & Criteria

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an eligible STEM or Business Major

Review Criteria Here

  1. Must have completed 45 credit hours by January 2025
  2. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
  3. Plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in the U.S., for the entire upcoming academic year
  4. Have an indefinite right to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  5. Identify as one or more of the following
    • Member of an underserved community (not receiving enough help, products, services)
    • Experience in living or working in diverse environments
    • First generation college student (neither of the applicant’s parents have achieved a 4yr degree)
    • Socioeconomically disadvantaged student
    • Individual who has overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles
    • Member of one or more organizations open to all, but whose missions seek to advance the needs of populations underserved or under-resourced in higher education (I.e. an organization with programs that support literacy in primary education)

2025 PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship : Eligible Majors

Eligible Majors

  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • General Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
  • General Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • International Business
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing
  • Management Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Quality Control & Safety Technologies
  • Retail Management
  • Sales Operations

Need help? Reach out:

Student Questions?

See Question and Answers and Help Here

  • If you have questions about the S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship, call 507-931-0468 or email [email protected]
  • Need help with the essay?  WCC Academic Support Center’s Writing tutors can help!
  • Email:  [email protected]
  • Visit the Academic Support Center: G31 on the ground floor of the library building, 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday. Thank you and we look forward to helping applicants with their essays
  • https://www.sunywcc.edu/academics/asc/

Virtual Information Session

Information sessions are being offered to share additional details on the program and answer any questions that you have. Students who plan to apply for this scholarship program are strongly encouraged to attend. Please complete the registration form linked below, and join the session that works best for your schedule.

Review Dates and Registration Information

NEW INFO SESSION DATES

  • Wednesday February 12, 2025 @  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET   Information Session Meeting Link: Join Meeting Here
  • Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET   Information Session Meeting Link:  Join Meeting Here
  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET Information Session Meeting Link:  Join Meeting Here

2024 S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship Recipients

Past Recipients & Student Testimonials

2024 S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship Recipients

  • Steven Criollo
  • Jasmine Floyd
  • George Hout
  • Carolina Mendoza
  • Madeline Munoz
  • Emmanuel Rivas
  • Akira Tak

Testimonials