FRISCO, Texas, USA – Dr Pepper, part of the Keurig Dr Pepper portfolio of brands, today announced the student winners of the 16th annual Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, who were each awarded $100,000 in tuition funds during the College Football Conference Championship games on Saturday, December 7th. Eight finalists participated in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway at the ACC, Big 12, SEC, and Big Ten championship games, competing to see who could throw the most footballs into an oversized Dr Pepper can in 30 seconds.
Having awarded more than $19 million to support student’s educational goals in the past 30 years, Dr Pepper remains dedicated to helping students pursue their academic dreams.
“It’s great to be back on the field for the annual Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway,” said Derek Dabrowski, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Keurig Dr Pepper. “Each year, Dr Pepper celebrates college football all season long and recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and a passion for making a difference in their communities. We congratulate all of the winners and participants in this year’s program.”
Grand prize winners and runners-up include:
ACC
- Winner: Miller, Baylor University
- Runner-up: Ajani, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Big 12
- Winner: Colleen, Lincoln Memorial University
- Runner-up: Joy, Spelman College
SEC
- Winner: Christian, California State Polytechnic University Pomona
- Runner-up: Jacob, Pacific University
Big Ten
- Winner: Nyah, Salem State University
- Runner-up: Drew, Duke University
“Winning the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway was an unbelievable experience,” said Christian, an aspiring veterinarian at California State Polytechnic University Pomona. “These funds will make a huge difference for me as I chase my dream of graduating from veterinary school and earning the first doctorate in my family. This tuition money will help me tremendously given the high estimated costs of vet school. I am very grateful to Dr Pepper for this opportunity.”
In the entry submissions, students were asked to share their academic and professional goals and how the awarded tuition will impact their lives. In her submission, Big 12 Championship winner, Colleen, shared that she hopes to one day break down financial barriers in medicine, and make healthcare more accessible to those who need it. “Winning $100,000 in tuition at the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway is life changing. Last year, I lost my father to a preventative condition. I am more dedicated than ever to helping people seek early care. I am deeply appreciative of Dr Pepper’s continued efforts to help me, and many other students like me, chase our dreams.”
