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PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship

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

Pepsi_Uplift_logoThe PepsiCo Foundation has partnered with SUNY Westchester Community College to break down barriers for students lacking access to financial support and professional development opportunities.

To qualify for the needs-based PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship, students must identify as a member of an underserved community (i.e., not receiving enough help, products or services) or otherwise meet one of the eligibility criteria listed below. Scholarships should be used towards the cost of attendance.

The goal of this scholarship is two-fold:

  • Students enrolled in associate degree programs will transfer to a four-year university or college upon completion.
  • Students enrolled in short-term workforce programs will complete the credential and pursue and secure employment.

This exciting scholarship opportunity is available at only a few community colleges in the United States.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Uplift Scholarship must fall into one or more of the categories below:

  • Identify as one or more of the following:
    • Member of an underserved community (not receiving enough help, products or services)
    • Experience in living or working in diverse environments
    • First generation college student (none of your parents have achieved a 4-year degree)
    • Socio-economically disadvantaged
    • 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 (e.g., an organization with programs that support literacy in primary education)
  • Must maintain at least a 2.5 gpa (only for students looking to earn an Associates Degree)
  • Must be a full-time student (except if student requires less than twelve (12) credits in their last semester before graduation)(only for students looking to earn an Associates Degree)

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
  • Cybersecurity
  • Interactive Technologies
  • Accounting
  • Marketing

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:

  •  July 26th
  • Scholarships will be awarded for a full year beginning Fall Session

For more information:

APPLY HERE

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:

  • IT Help Desk Technician
  • Data Scientist; Data Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Information Sciences
  • Operations Management
  • Quality Control & Safety Technologies
  • Data Management
  • Marketing
  • Accounting; Bookkeeping

Limited scholarships available

  • Awarded on a rolling basis

Short term workforce program listings

  • National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification Program
  • Red Hat Linux System Administration
  • Business Process Management
  • Certified Production Technician (4 Modules)
  • Data Science & Machine Learning
  • CompTIA A+ (Help Desk Tech)
  • 3D Animation Certificate
  • Illustration & 2D Animation Certificate
  • CompTIA Data+
  • Digital Photography Certificate
  • Web Design Certificate
  • QuickBooks + Accounting Basics
  • Mixed Reality Certificate
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Advanced Photography Series
  • Adobe Certification (PS/ILL)

For more information:

Workforce Scholarship Application