Ladue Schools proudly congratulates Jack Saleeby, a senior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, for being named a Semifinalist in the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program—one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarship programs in the nation.

This year, more than 1,230 students were selected as Semifinalists from over 107,000 applicants nationwide. These exceptional students were chosen for their outstanding leadership, community involvement, academic excellence, and dedication to service.

Since its founding in 1986, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the nation, has awarded over $90 million in scholarships to more than 7,200 students, empowering the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

As a Semifinalist, Jack will advance to the next stage of the selection process, submitting essays, transcripts, and recommendations for review by an independent selection committee. From there, 250 Regional Finalists will be selected in early January for interviews, and ultimately, 150 students will be named Coca-Cola Scholars in late February.

Those selected as Coca-Cola Scholars will receive a $20,000 college scholarship and be invited to attend Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, April 23–26, 2026. The weekend features the 38th annual Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet and the Leadership Development Institute, which connects new Scholars with alumni mentors and provides leadership experiences.

The Ladue Schools community extends its congratulations to Jack for this incredible achievement and wishes him the very best as he continues through the selection process. His dedication to learning, leadership, and service truly reflects The Ladue Way.