Makenzie Holmsborg, a dynamic senior from North Hunterdon High School, has been selected as a member of the 2011 Class of Coca-Cola Scholars. Holmsborg was selected as a finalist from more than 2,100 semifinalists for having demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and community involvement epitomized by past winners of this scholarship.
Holmsborg is one of 252 high school seniors selected nationwide to compete for a scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. On April 14, Holmsborg will join other finalists as they travel to Atlanta, the international headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company, to compete for 52 four-year college scholarships of $20,000 and 200 four-year scholarships of $10,000. Over the four-day weekend, the finalists will interview with a National Selection Committee, tour local landmarks, engage with former Coca-Cola Scholars and participate in a range of activities including a community service project. The 2011 Class of Coca-Cola Scholars will also be the guest of honor at the annual Scholars Banquet which will not only celebrate their great accomplishments, but also celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Joining in the celebration will be representatives from the Coca-Cola System, educators, local dignitaries and friends of the Scholars Foundation.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is one of the most-recognized and respected achievement- based scholarships in America. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation was created in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Coca-Cola and to establish a legacy for the education of tomorrow’s leaders through college scholarships. Including the 2011 Class of Scholars, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has provided nearly 4,800 young scholars nationwide with nearly $45 million since the Foundation’s inception. The program is open to all high school seniors in the United States from 26,000 high schools. Coca-Cola Scholars come from all 50 states and approximately 40% are minorities.