Kohl’s Department Stores are accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers for the 2014 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program.
Nominations for kids ages 6 to 18 will be accepted through March 14 at kohlskids.com. Nominators must be 21 years of age or older.
Through the program, Kohl’s will award more than 2,300 young volunteers nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes to reward young people who have made a positive impact on their communities.
Nearly 200 youth will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for higher education. Kohl’s will donate $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, Kohl’s has recognized more than 19,500 kids with more than $3.9 million in scholarships and prizes. To learn more, visit kohlskids.com. The nomination form can be accessed at kohls.scholarshipamerica.org beginning Jan. 31.
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