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Does Your Child Volunteer? Kohl's is Awarding Scholarships

Department store's contest seeks outstanding young people

The local Kohl's store could help pay your child's way through college.

Kohl's Department Stores will accept nominations for outstanding young volunteers beginning next week for the 2012 Kohl’s Cares®  Scholarship Program.

Nominations for youngsters 6 to 18 will be accepted through  March 15 at . People submitting nominations must be at least 21.

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Through the program, Kohl’s will award more than 2,200 young volunteers more than $440,000 in scholarships and honoring youngsters who have made a positive impact on their communities.

  • Two nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl’s nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card.
  • More than 200 of the store will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward post-secondary education.
  • Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education, and Kohl’s will $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf. 

The Kohl’s Cares®Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares®, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children. Since the program began in 2001, has recognized more than 15,000 youngsters with more than $3 million in scholarships and prizes. To learn more about last year’s winners, visit kohlskids.com

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