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Frito-Lay's $100,000 Scholarship Program for Community

Four students with good grades and a passion for community will earn a $25K scholarship.

Shawna Newman

October 11, 2023

Frito-Lay's $100,000 Scholarship Program for Community
What’s a contribution you’ve made to build the community around you?
Snacks and scholarships. Who would’ve thought these two went together so well?! Frito-Lay, America’s snack company, is onto something with this snack-scholarship fusion. This scholarship program is all that and a bag of chips! The $100,000 scholarship program is an opportunity to honor students from all backgrounds who improve their communities. The Frito-Lay scholarship winners will receive financial assistance to help them pay for trade school or college. Joan Cetera, the Vice president of corporate affairs at PepsiCo, adds, “As these young leaders take the reins, we see a path towards a future where communities are more resilient, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and where every individual has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.”

Frito-Lay Community Builder Scholarship

Available To: High School Seniors, Current College or Vocational School Students
Deadline: 11/20/23
Award Amount: Four $25,000 awards
The Frito-Lay Community Builder Scholarship is available to high school senior and undergraduate students who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in the U.S. at an accredited post-secondary institution or vocational-technical school.

Frito-Lay Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the PepsiCo, Frito-Lay Community Builder Scholarship, you must:
• Be a U.S. Resident • Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Submit an Essay

Frito-Lay Scholarship Essay Prompt

Students must answer the following question with an essay: Tell us about a contribution you have made to build the community around you and how that has impacted your education path.
Students are encouraged to share their leadership skills, extracurricular activities, work experience, and personal and professional goals. The scholarship judges are made up of Frito-Lay employees committed to community building, too! The judging panel includes frontline workers, resource group leaders, and executives.

Scholarship Finalists, Winner Notification

Scholarship Finalists will be selected based on: • Academic record • Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities • Work experience • An essay response to: “Tell us about a contribution you have made to build the community around you and how that has impacted your education path.” • Unusual personal or family circumstances • Financial need – Need must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. Scholarship applicants will be notified of their award status by the end of January 2024.

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Shawna Newman

Managing Editor, Contributing Writer

Shawna Newman is the Managing Editor and a writer at Fastweb. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her direct work with college admissions teams, financial aid officers, college deans, ...

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