The PepsiCo's Community College Program launched in March 2021 to help 4,000 Black and Hispanic students afford higher education by providing financial support as well as professional mentorship to promote access and advancement for these students’ educational journeys.

"Students need more than scholarships – they need support to stay in school, finish their degrees, and access the job market," said C.D. Glin, PepsiCo global head of philanthropy at and The PepsiCo Foundation vice president. "We launched this program to help students address some of the most critical barriers to their education and economic success, and we're proud to announce … that we're bringing more students in and helping them on their academic journey."

From careers in data science to psychology and biomedical engineering, PepsiCo’s Community College Program is giving students like Chavay a chance to pursue their professional goals while providing tools for success. Program partners include Dallas College, Houston Community College, Westchester Community College and City Colleges of Chicago, and more cities are in sight.

PepsiCo says the program is a cornerstone initiative of its more than $570 million commitment over the next five years to lift up Black and Hispanic businesses and communities in the United States to address issues of inequality and create opportunity.