PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship Program

The PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship program is designed to support students in sustaining their enrollment in community colleges, attaining trade certificates or associate degrees, and subsequently gaining employment. This initiative is part of the PepsiCo Foundation’s commitment to increasing economic opportunity by empowering individuals through education and creating pathways to stable careers. Students must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture, General Business, Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Logistics, Transportation & Distribution or Technology to qualify for the Uplift Scholarship.

Scholarship Details

  1. The maximum scholarship award is set at a maximum of $2,000 per student.
  2. Scholarship funds are applied to tuition, books and other education supports that will assist in the completion of credentials at CCC.
  3. Scholarship funds are refundable to students.
  4. Emergency funds can also be requested on a one-time basis.
  5. Students of the Uplift Scholarship Program will be expected to meet with an assigned success coach throughout their enrollment. Students will remain in communication with their success coach through one-on-one sessions, attending workshops, professional development opportunities, attend trips to PepsiCo employer sites, and various engaging educational and community building sessions.

Award
Varies
Deadline
08/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you spend over 6 hours a week doing the following? Select all that apply.
  2. How would you classify your current employment status?
  3. What is your goal after attending City Colleges of Chicago? Select all that apply.
  4. If you intend to transfer to a four year institution, which college or university do you plan to attend? You can list more than one.