Allen, Texas – March 13, 2026 – Lovejoy ISD Student, Noelle McGill, Awarded Student $20,000 for College by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Noelle McGill, Lovejoy High School Senior, has been named a 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar and will receive a $20,000 college scholarship. This extremely prestigious and competitive award is bestowed upon less than 1/7th of 1% of applicants. McGill is one of 150 selected from 107,000+ applicants from across the country to receive this scholarship based on her academic excellence, leadership, and service demonstrated in school and community activities as part of a 3-stage selection process.
As a member of the 38th class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Noelle McGill not only exemplifies superior leadership, service, and academics – McGill is a change agent, positively affecting others in the Lovejoy community.
Coca-Cola Scholars will attend Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta April 23-26, 2026, where they will be the guests of honor at the 38th annual Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet and participate in the Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Development Institute facilitated by program alumni. Collectively, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will award $3.1 million in college scholarships to these outstanding young leaders.
In addition to receiving college scholarships, the new Coca-Cola Scholars will be welcomed into a vibrant and growing community of alumni that has become a powerful force for positive change in the world. Through networking, collaborations, and friendships, the group strives to make a greater impact together. Unique opportunities include a coaching program that partners seasoned alumni with first-year Scholars as they transition to college, professional and personal development programming, and a Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Summit every 5 years.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation empowers visionary leaders refreshing the world. Celebrating 40 years of impact since 1986, the Foundation has provided more than $90 million in scholarships to over 7,200 Coke Scholars who together have become a powerful force for positive change. Learn more at www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
Press Release Contact: Anna Koenig
Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
Lovejoy Independent School District
lovejoyisd@lovejoyisd.net