The Wendy's & Coca Cola "Bright Minds, Bright Future Scholarship Program," was established in 1997. Through this inspiring initiative Wendy's and Coca Cola are able to consistently invest in the education and mentorship of some of our country's most talented, and brightest young leaders.

Every other year, the program is open to 6th grade students currently graduating from a local Government Primary School. Up to four qualifying students receive a full 6-year scholarship to attend a participating private High School in Nassau or Freeport, along with an annual book allowance. Over the years, the program has produced dozens of outstanding young scholars, many of whom have journeyed on to obtain high level college degrees, and embarked on professional careers in the Bahamas.

The Wendy’s & Coca Cola "Bright Minds, Bright Future Scholarship Program" is committed to helping children realize and reach their fullest potential, through mentorship, nurturing, and the pursuit of academic excellence. Applicants are selected based on academic performance (3.0+GPA) , individual financial need, involvement in community and/or civic service, extra curricular activities, and overall leadership potential.

The next intake for scholarship applications is January 2018. All applications must be completed and submitted with ALL supporting documentation by Monday, April 30th at 5:00PM, with no exceptions. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.

Download application here, or collect from the Wendy's Head Office on TWD Highway in Nassau.

Pre-Submission Criteria:
Students must sit and pass the Fall/Spring entrance exam for the participating Private School they wish to attend.

Students must submit their private school acceptance letter along with application.

Required Documents:

• Copy of applicant's Passport or Birth Certificate
• Copy of applicant's Official Transcript for Grades 4, 5, and the first term of Grade 6
• Letter of recommendation from the applicant's school outlining extra-curricular activities
• Job Letter from Mother's Employer and Father's employer stating annual income earned
• Letter of Acceptance/entrance exam results from participating Private High School
• Essay of 100 words or less written/typed by applicant on why he/she should be a candidate considered for program
• A small passport photo of the applicant

Application Submission Locations:
Nassau:
Wendy's Head Office
Tonique Williams-Darling Highway
Tel: 242-328-5457
Address To: "Wendy's & Coca Cola Scholarship Program"

Freeport:
Wendy's Restaurant
East Mall Drive & Pioneer's Way
Tel: 242-352-8153
Address To: "Nassau: Wendy's & Coca Cola Scholarship Program"

Program Criteria:
Successful candidate must be:
A Bahamian citizen
Graduating from 6th grade at a local Government Primary School during the intake year.
In need of financial assistance
A student with a 3.0 GPA or above
Well rounded and involved in community service and extra curricular activities
Able to attend the required candidate interviews
Participating Private High Schools:

Nassau:
- Aquinas College
- Kingsway Academy High School
- Queen's College High School
- St. Augustine's High School
- St. Anne's High School
- St. John's College
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Freeport:
- Bishop Michael Eldon High School
- Grand Bahama Catholic High
- Sunland Baptist Academy

What Bright Mind, Bright Future Scholars Say...
“ They have enabled me to have a lease on life and a better education than I ever dreamt.” – Van Johnson

“One of the major things I had hoped to accomplish being a part of the scholarship program is to be a testimony to all public school students whose heart’s desire is to attend a private institution and unfortunately are not financially able to do so." - Schicquelle Johnson