Emily Feichthaler named Coca-Cola scholarship semi-finalist
Oasis High senior among the 1% of applicants to clear first round for $20,000 achievement-based award
Oasis High School’s Emily Feichthaler has been named a 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Semi-Finalist, the only student from Cape Coral.
The students were selected based on leadership, service, impact and academics. More than 107,000 high school seniors applied and 1,230 students selected.
“To me being chosen as a 2026 Coca-Cola Semi Finalist means that I can demonstrate my service for my community, as well as my country, by sharing my accomplishments and goals with other selected high schoolers to improve our cities’ everyday lives and to learn more about community,” Feichthaler, a senior, said.
She said the first-round application was online where she had to list every club, organization, volunteer activity, sports team and performing arts organization with which she was involved during high school. The application also touched upon honor societies, student government, performing arts, student media, debate, visual arts, athletics, community activities and employment.
“Phase two of the application entails submitting a brand-new application which includes academic information from my school counselor, a transcript, SAT scores, and a recommendation letter,” Feichthaler said. “None of the information I previously submitted carries over, so I have completed a much more in-depth application answering questions about my activities, leadership, and awards.”
She has about a month to finish and then a panel of judges will review the submissions and choose the 250 finalists.
“Service and advocacy, especially for hurricane preparedness and recovery in my community are very important to me. I am excited to have the opportunity to share my work in these areas with the Coca-Cola Foundation. Being selected as a winner of the competition would be amazing as I would have the opportunity to meet the other winners to build relationships with students from around the country who are passionate about service and advocacy and learn more about how I can better my community and make a difference,” Feichthaler said.
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