Jefferson Community College's Own Emmanuel Garrick Wins Prestigious Coca-Cola Silver Scholar Award

Emmanuel S.A. Garrick, a student at Jefferson Community College (JCC), has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar. He receives a $1,250 scholarship for his academic performance, leadership, and community service. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the sponsor of this award, distributes nearly $200,000 annually in scholarships across three categories: Gold, Silver, and Bronze, recognizing 50 scholars in each.

Garrick is one of only two students statewide to earn the Silver Scholar award this year. He was honored at the Phi Theta Kappa Awards Ceremony on April 11 in Albany, where he also received a commemorative medallion and was named to the All-New York Academic team.

As a first-generation college student, Garrick is working toward dual Associate in Science degrees in Mathematics and Engineering Science at Jefferson, with graduation expected in May 2024. His academic performance at JCC demonstrates his commitment to his studies, especially in the challenging STEM fields.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa are key in supporting community college students like Garrick. Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, and Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa, both emphasize the role of scholarships in helping students reach their educational and career goals.

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