Over 103,800 applications were submitted, 1,514 semifinalists were selected to submit extensive applications and essays, and 250 regional finalists were chosen to interview Coca-Cola Foundation staff members and previous Coke Scholars Program scholarship recipients. Paisley Tabor was honored as 1 of 150 winners named 2024 Coca-Cola Scholars and will receive a $20,000 college scholarship. The Hurricane High School senior is the only 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar in West Virginia.

Paisley was hailed a game changer –…