Coca-Cola to recognize volunteer involvement

    TCC students have the opportunity to be among 400 recipients of $1,000 scholarships awarded to community college students across the United States.

    Coca-Cola is offering the one-time scholarships to students who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to community service.

    Each TCC campus can nominate two students for their academic excellence and leadership in their communities.

    Applicants must be enrolled at and plan to continue at a two-year degree granting school, have a 2.5 grade point average and have completed 100 hours of community service within the last 12 months (validated by a school official). Students also must plan on enrolling in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year school, be a U.S. citizen and not be a child of a Coca-Cola employee.

    Applications are due in the financial aid offices on NE and SE campuses by Friday, Feb. 28. NW and South campus students can submit applications through Friday, March 7, to their financial aid office.