Jacee Serak (Submitted by CCBC)

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) proudly announces Jacee Serak as a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. Jacee was one of just 50 students nationally to receive $1,500 as part of her selection as a Gold Scholar, the top tier of the program.
A second-year business administration major and honors student, Jacee serves as vice president of Phi Theta Kappa, president of the Student Government Association, student representative to the Board of Trustees, and is a student intern in the Student Life Department.
“The Coca-Cola scholarship will greatly benefit me in the next chapter of my life,” said Jacee, who is planning to attend Pennsylvania Western University of California (PennWest Cal-U) to pursue a degree in Business Administration. “I am so grateful for the scholarship and proud to represent CCBC, which helped me achieve this honor.”
Through its Coca-Cola Academic Team program, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation recognizes 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion. Students are nominated for the academic team by their college
administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service.
“We are so pleased that Jacee won this Coca-Cola Scholarship,” said Brittney Golden, CCBC Dean of Students. “Jacee has been an integral part of our campus community these last two years, especially in her role as Student Government President. She’s actively involved with many clubs and organizations on campus and serves as the student liaison each month at our Board of Trustee meetings. Jacee embodies
the spirit of our campus and is a wonderful representation of who our students are: dedicated and hardworking individuals who want to further their education and make a difference in our community!”
“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s leaders of the global community.”
Coca-Cola Academic Team members will be recognized in both local and statewide ceremonies and will also be recognized internationally during Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst.