Pay It Forward Application

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED'S 2025 Pay It Forward Local Internship Opportunity

If you have read the "Official Rules," you may continue with completing the form.

Great! You’re a current undergraduate student attending one of the participating HBCUs. You are welcomed to apply for Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED’s Local Internship Opportunity. Please read the Official Rules to make sure you qualify. Good luck!
Answer questions sequentially. Questions will appear according to the answers given in compliance with the rules. Example: If you answer "No" to the question "Are you 18 years of age or older," you will not be presented with more questions as the rules require the applicant to be over the age of 18. Before continuing, you will need to read the Official Rules for this opportunity.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT*
I acknowledge I have read and understand the Official Rules and Statement of Expectations* for Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED's Local Pay It Forward Program and that I meet with the requirements found in the official rules.
- YES, I acknowledge I have read and understand the Official Rules and Statement of Expectation for Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED's Local Pay It Forward Program.
*Statement of Expectations
- 100% attendance each day of the designated internship week ( full week- no interruptions)
- Be punctual
- Represent college/university in a positive and professional manner
- Dress conservative business casual attire outlined by sponsor
- No guests in company sponsored housing during internship week
- Responsible for own transportation to and from internship location(designated city)
Are you at least 18 years of age?*
The college student applying for this opportunity must be at least 18 years of age.
- Yes
- No
Do you have a family member that is currently employed by Coca-Cola or its subsidiaries?
- Yes
- No
Thank you for applying but you are ineligible. Unfortunately, family members are not eligible to apply. Please contact your local Coca-Cola location to learn about other opportunities.
Have you been a Pay it Forward intern with Coca-Cola UNITED previously?
- Yes
- No
Congratulations on being a Coca-Cola UNITED Pay It Forward Alumni. Thank you for representing your college/university in the program. We look forward to giving students that haven’t had the chance to serve an opportunity to do so.
APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*
Prefix First Middle Last
Mobile number*
School Email of undergraduate college student.*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Personal Email of undergraduate college student.*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
How are you currently classified?*
ex: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
If selected, what do you hope to gain from this internship experience with Coca-Cola? ( Maximum characters 120)*
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What change would you most like to see in the world and why? (Maximum characters 120)*
0 of 120 max characters
How do you plan to lead that change? (Maximum characters 120)*
0 of 120 max characters
In what historically black college or university are you currently enrolled?*
The application is valid for those attending the listed colleges. Please tap the college where you are currently enrolled.
Based on the HBCU school selected above, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED location of your week long internship will be

Birmingham, AL

4600 East Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL
Based on the HBCU school selected above, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED location of your week long internship will be

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

9696 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
Based on the HBCU school selected above, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED location of your week long internship will be

Montgomery, Alabama

4919 Westport Blvd, Montgomery Al
Based on the HBCU school selected above, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED location of your week long internship will be

New Orleans, Louisiana

5601 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, LA 70123
Based on the HBCU school selected above, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED location of your week long internship will be

Atlanta, Georgia
I understand that If selected, I am responsible for own transportation*
- I understand
Current Major*
50 characters max
0 of 50 max characters
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HIDDEN: How many years have you been attending a college/university?*
Is your current GPA 2.5 or above?*
The student's current GPA must be 2.5 or above.
- Yes
- No
Are you a first generation ("First-Gen") Scholar?*
A First Generation ("first-gen") student is a nickname for a first generation college student–someone whose parents did not attend college.You can be a first-gen if you are the first person from your family to attend college, or if your sibling went and you are going, too. The important part is that your parents did not attend and you are doing so. That makes you a first-gen.
- Yes
- No
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HIDDEN: Are you a recipient of a "First Generation Scholarship" through the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation?*
- Yes
- No
TELL US ABOUT YOU
Do you have a Coca-Cola memory/story to share? Briefly describe that memory here. If not, continue filling out this application.
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HIDDEN: What interests you about an internship with Coca-Cola UNITED?*
In 35 words or less, what interests you about an internship with Coca-Cola UNITED? What would you hope to gain from an internship experience at Coca-Cola UNITED?
0 of 500 max characters
What are your career goals after college?*
In 35 words or less, briefly describe your goals after college. Your answer may include, but not limited to, the following: Do you already know where you would like to work after completing college? What difference would you like to make? Where would you like to live or make a difference?
0 of 500 max characters
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Hidden: Please attach a one page essay to this application that tells the selection committee more about yourself, your HBCU experience and goals for the future*
This essay should be in .doc, .docx or .pdf format and it should be no more than one page in length. (3000 words or less)
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 200 MB.
Please use the box below to tell the selection committee more about yourself, your HBCU experience and goals for the future in three paragraphs or less.*
REQUIRED INFORMATION
Attach a business professional headshot of yourself*
This is where a .jpg image of the student is uploaded. This image should not be a selfie or casual photo. This image will be referenced by the selection committee in conjunction with your application. Your photo cannot be more than 16MB. Your first and last name MUST be included in the file name.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 200 MB.
Attach a photo of you and your favorite Coca-Cola product!*
This is where a .jpg image of the student is uploaded. This image will be referenced by the selection committee in conjunction with your application. Your photo cannot be more than 16MB. Your first and last name MUST be included in the file name.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 200 MB.
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HIDDEN: Submit a 1-2 minute video explaining why you should be selected to participate in the Coca-Cola UNITED Pay it Forward Internship Program.*
Please upload your video to youtube.com or vimeo.com and paste the direct link to your video in the field provided below.
Do you allow Coca-Cola and its subsidiaries, and Pay It Forward Partners, the permission to use all photos and/or video of you in digital platforms, print, and other appropriate usages in conjunction with the Pay It Forward Internship opportunity?*
By checking "Yes," you agree to allow the use of photos and videos of you as stated in the Official Rules of this opportunity. You agree to waive all rights for compensation, permission, and/or royalties in conjunction with the usage of your photo or video.
- Yes
- No
By checking "Yes," I agree all information provided for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED Pay It Forward Local Internship Opportunity is true.*
By checking "Yes," you agree all information provided is true. If during the selection process, any information found to be outside of compliance with the rules, your submission will be removed from the selection process.
- Yes
- No
Post Application Requirements

If selected for an internship, you will be required to submit a W-9. See example here. Please be prepared to comply with this request should your application be chosen.
By checking "Yes," you have read, understand and agree to the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED rules for the Local Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED Pay It Forward Internship Opportunity.*
- Yes
- No
I understand that the internship experience of the other Winners will be negatively affected by unnecessary interruptions and distractions. Therefore, I agree that I will not leave the internship, make phone calls, or otherwise participate in unrelated personal business during the official hours of the internship (generally, 8am to 5pm each day).*
- I understand
Oh no! You have received this if: 1. you answered a question with "No" where a "Yes" is required by the rules for this opportunity, 2. you have accidently skipped a question, 3. you are not over the age of 18, or 4. if you did not "agree" to any terms or conditions. If any of the prior reasons are true, unfortunately you are not in compliance with the rules and are ineligible to submit your application at this point. Maybe it was an accident that you selected "No" and we've caught it just in time! Please review the form answering all questions. Please review your answers for accuracy. Enter your concerns about the form below if you deem necessasry. Entries will be reviewed once the entry time period has been exceeded.
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Coca-Cola UNITED

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED'S 2025 Pay It Forward Local Internship Opportunity

Great! You’re a current undergraduate student attending one of the participating HBCUs. You are welcomed to apply for Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED’s Local Internship Opportunity. Please read the Official Rules to make sure you qualify. Good luck!

*Statement of Expectations