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PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship

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PepsiCo Foundation and SUNY WCC Partner to Lift Up Students in Need

PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship at SUNY Westchester Community College

The PepsiCo Foundation has partnered with SUNY Westchester Community College to reduce barriers for students who face financial challenges and need additional support to achieve their academic and career goals.

About the Scholarship
The PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship is a need-based program that provides financial assistance to help students stay enrolled, complete their trade certificates, or associate degrees, and transition successfully into the workforce.

This initiative reflects the PepsiCo Foundation’s commitment to expanding economic opportunity by empowering individuals through education and supporting pathways to stable careers. Since its inception, the program has provided financial support to more than 4,000 students nationally, helping them pursue and complete their educational goals.

This scholarship opportunity is available at only a select number of community colleges across the United States.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Uplift Scholarship must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Be a first-generation college student (no parent or guardian has earned a four-year degree)
  • Be Pell Grant–eligible
  • Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA (for students pursuing an associate degree)
  • Be enrolled full-time (except if fewer than twelve [12] credits are needed for graduation during the final semester; applicable only to students pursuing an associate degree)

Scholarships may be used toward the cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies.

Must be enrolled in one of these specified programs

Looking to earn an Associates Degree?

Degree:

  • Awards of $2,000 per academic year

Majors:

  • Computer Information Systems A.S.
  • Computer Science A.S.
  • Cybersecurity A.A.S, Certificate
  • Accounting/Finance A.S.
  • Business Management A.S.
  • Sales Management A.S.
  • Engineering Science A.S. (General and Concentration in Mechanical)
  • Mechanical Technology A.A.S.
  • Engineering Science – Concentration in Electrical
  • Electrical Technology A.A.S.

Requirements

  • Must be registered full time
  • 12 or more credits per semester
  • Incoming students – 85+ high school average
  • Current students – 3.0+ GPA

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

  •  August 11th
  • Scholarships will be awarded for a full year beginning Fall Session

For more information:

Associate Degree Scholarship Application

Looking for Short-Term Workforce, Professional Credentials?

Workforce:

  • Variable awards up to $2,000

10 months programs

  • leading to industry certifications or SUNY WCC completion certificate

Program Tracks:

    • Lean Manufacturing Certificate
    • Quality Control / Safety
    • Information Technology (IT Support or Networking)
    • Computer Systems and Support
    • Data Analytics or Business Analytics
    • Machine Tool Technology
    • Accounting/ Finance
  • Limited scholarships available
  • Awarded on a rolling basis

Short term workforce program listings

  • OSHA 30
  • ServSafe
  • CompTIA A+ IT Help Desk
  • CompTIA Tech Plus
  • Red Hat Certification
  • CompTIA Data Plus
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Python Programming
  • Accounting Fundamentals and QuickBooks
  • National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

For more information:

Workforce Scholarship Application