London Earns Prestigious Scholarship
Arapahoe Community College (91) Commercial Photography student James London has been selected as one of 25 nationwide recipients for a Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise scholarship.
Sponsored by the , the 2023 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise scholarship recipients were selected from over 1,000 applicants based on outstanding academic achievement, community service, and demonstrated leadership potential. The program helps new members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs.
“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 PTK to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s leaders of the global community.”
London, a U.S. Navy veteran, is the Vice President of 91’s chapter of the , as well as an active member and officer-elect in 91’s Sigma Phi chapter of PTK. A studio assistant (work study) for the 91 Commercial Photography program, he enrolled at 91 in August 2022 and plans to graduate in May 2024.
London qualified for the Vice President’s List (fall 2022; 3.75-3.99 term GPA) and the President’s List (spring 2023; 4.0 term GPA) during his first year at 91. He aspires to become an established landscape/lifestyle photographer with art pieces on display throughout Colorado and the U.S. while creating a real estate photography business. Originally from Waxahachie, Texas, London enjoys hiking and gold prospecting in his leisure time.
(Photo credit: Sally Grant)