The Kohl's Department Stores, based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., is honoring more than 2,200 youth volunteers who have made a positive impact in their community through its annual Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program.
Applications are being accepted through March 15 for ages 6-18. Prizes will range from $50 Kohl's gift cards to $10,000 in scholarship money.Two nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl's stores throughout the nation will win a $50 Kohl's gift card and more than 200 will be awarded regional scholarships worth $1,000 each for post-secondary education. Ten national winners will be awarded $10,000 each in college scholarships. The prizes total more than $420,000.
"Through the Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program, Kohl's recognizes young volunteers who dedicate their time, energy and passion to helping others and bettering the communities we live in," Kohl's Executive vice-president and chief marketing officer Julie Gardner said in a news release. "During a time of economic uncertainty and high tuition costs, it's important to support extraordinary kids by investing in their future. "
Anyone age 21 or over may nominate a youth volunteer at www.kohlskids.com. A list of past winners is also available on the site.
Since the program began in 2001, Kohl's has given more than $3 million in prizes and scholarships to over 15,000 students.
One of last year's national winners, Sarah Kladar, 12, of Hayden, Idaho, raised nearly $50,000 by selling approximately 5,000 dish towels. The money was donated to families struggling financially with surgery-related expenses not covered by insurance.
Mary Meg Brewer of Oneonta was a regional winner last year while Megan Smith of Hartselle was one of 21 Alabama store winners. Mary Meg volunteered her time and financial support to help create a friendly and comforting environment in the children's witness room at a local juvenile services court building for children testifying in child abuse cases.
For more information on Kohl's, visit www.Kohls.com.
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