Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program

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Posting this if you know of a child that fits the bill.  Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. This year, Kohl's will award more than 2,200 kids with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Program Information
The Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place to live.

Eligibility
To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria as of March 15, 2012.

•Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate.
•Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age.
•Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.
•Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome.

Awards

This year, more than 2,200 kids will be recognized with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes.

•Store Winners will receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card.
•Regional Winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education.
•National Winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a non-profit organization on each winner's behalf.
Please visit our Winners page to see our 2011 winners!

For more information:   http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp