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Dr Pepper Awards $725,000 To Students During College Football Conference Championship Weekend


PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper celebrated its 11th annual Tuition Giveaway during College Football Conference Championship weekend by awarding $725,000 in tuition to students. Five students took home $100,000 in tuition grand prizes after successfully throwing the most footballs into an oversized Dr Pepper can in 30 seconds during halftime at five marquee games.

An overjoyed Jack Underwood celebrates winning $100,000 in tuition after competing in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during halftime of the ACC Conference Championship (Photo Credit: Dr Pepper)

"Honestly, I couldn't be more grateful to be granted this opportunity by Dr Pepper," said BIG 12 Championship winner, Jazlyn Rodriguez. "From the time I landed, Dr Pepper did everything possible to ensure that I had a remarkable experience at the game and I deeply appreciate them for investing in my academic future."

This year's $100,000 tuition grand prize winners include:

"What an amazing weekend! On behalf of everyone at Dr Pepper, I would like to extend our gratitude and congratulations to everyone that participated in this year's Tuition Giveaway program," said Derek Dabrowski, Vice President of Brand Marketing for Dr Pepper. "Dr Pepper has a long-standing commitment to college football and its fans, and this program demonstrates that dedication by enabling students to pursue their academic goals. We are incredibly proud of this year's winners and we can't wait to see how they will impact the world around them."

Follow or interact with Dr Pepper on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @drpepper.

About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), is the oldest major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper have earned legions of fans that enjoy its unique, refreshing taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Caffeine Free and Cherry varieties. For more information, visit DrPepper.com or keurigdrpepper.com. For the brand's latest news and updates, follow Dr Pepper at Facebook.com/DrPepper or Twitter.com/DrPepper.

Destiny Alfred secured $100,000 in free tuition after competing in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during the halftime of the PAC 12 Conference Championship (Photo Credit: Dr Pepper)

Andrea Gathercole wins $100,000 at SEC Championship thanks to Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during the halftime of the PAC 12 Conference Championship (Phil Skinner/AP Images for Dr Pepper)

Tyler Gordon wins $100,000 in tuition after competing in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during halftime of the Big Ten Conference Championship (Photo Credit: Dr Pepper)

Taking home $100,000 in tuition, Jazlyn Rodriguez Hernandez seen here after competing in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during the halftime of the BIG 12 Conference Championship (Brandon Wade/AP Images for Dr Pepper)

Dr Pepper (PRNewsfoto/Dr Pepper)

SOURCE Dr Pepper


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