Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program Accepting Nominations February 1 – March 15 for Outstanding Young Volunteers
February 02 2012 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
The Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) Kohl’s Cares®
Scholarship Program will award more than $420,000 in scholarships
and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $10,000
scholarships, to more than 2,200 young volunteers who have made a
positive impact on their communities. Nominations for kids ages six
to 18 will be accepted February 1 – March 15 at kohlskids.com.
Kohl’s is helping promising youth further their education at a time
when college tuition continues to increase yearly – a challenge to
many American families who face high unemployment and stagnant
incomes.*
“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,” said Julie Gardner, Kohl’s executive vice president and chief
marketing officer. “During a time of economic uncertainty and high
tuition costs, it’s important to support extraordinary kids by
investing in their future. We encourage parents, teachers,
neighbors and friends to nominate outstanding young volunteers at
kohlskids.com.”
To nominate volunteers ages six to 18 for a Kohl’s Cares
scholarship, visit kohlskids.com. Nominations are accepted February
1 through March 15, and nominators must be 21 years or older. Two
nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl’s stores nationwide
will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card, and more than 200 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 donate
$1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s
behalf.
Through the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, Kohl’s aims to
honor young volunteers who have made a positive impact on their
communities. Since the program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized
more than 15,000 kids with more than $3 million in scholarships and
prizes. In 2012, Kohl’s celebrates its 12th year of rewarding young
volunteers.
In 2011, Kohl’s honored national winner Sarah Kladar, 12, who
sold approximately 5,000 dishtowels and with the nearly $50,000
raised, helped financially-burdened families pay for
surgery-related expenses that were not covered by insurance.
Regional winner Jaimus Ready, 8, was recognized for assembling and
sending more than 350 care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan
filled with candy, clothing and homemade cards from local school
children.
The Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares®,
Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of
children. Kohl’s Cares® benefits children’s health and education
initiatives nationwide through its merchandise program, featuring
special books and plush toys where 100 percent of net profit
benefits children’s initiatives; fundraising gift cards for schools
and youth serving organizations and the Associates in Action
associate volunteer program. For more information or a list of past
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program winners, visit kohlskids.com.
About Kohl’s Department
Stores
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a
family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering
moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes,
accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping
environment. With a commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s
operates 1,127 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities
it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $180 million for children’s
initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise
program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store
locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping
online, visit www.Kohls.com.
*Justin Pope. “College Prices Up Again As States Slash Budgets.”
The Associated Press. 2011.
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