Sponsored awards are funded by GFIA member companies for the benefit of other companies, usually the sponsoring company's retailer customers.

The following companies currently fund sponsored awards:

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• Anheuser Busch, Inc. & The Georgia Wholesaler Family Sponsored Scholarship [one $500 award]
• Blue Bell Creameries Sponsored Scholarships [ two $1,000 awards]
• Coca-Cola Refreshments Sponsored Scholarship  [one $500 award]
  
• Linea Private Wealth Management Sponsored Scholarship  [one $600 award]
• Pepsi Beverages Company Sponsored Scholarship  [one $1,500 award