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: Kohl's to honor more than 2,500 young volunteers with nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes 

  

KOHL'S CARES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOMINATION PERIOD ENDS MARCH 13

  

Kohl's to honor more than 2,500 young volunteers with nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes; top winners to receive $10,000 each 

WHAT:

Only two weeks remain to nominate young volunteers for the Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program. Kids ages six to 18 who have made a positive impact on their communities can be awarded scholarships and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl's gift cards to $10,000 scholarships.

To nominate volunteers ages six to 18 for a Kohl's Cares scholarship, visit www.kohlskids.com. Nominations are accepted through March 13, and nominators must be 21 years or older. Through the Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program, Kohl's aims to honor young volunteers who have made a difference in their communities.

Kohl's will reward more than 2,500 kids nationwide on the store, regional and national levels for their volunteer efforts with nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes.

• National Winners: Ten national winners will each be awarded a $10,000 scholarship for higher education, and Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner's behalf.
• Regional Winners: Nearly 200 students will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education.
• Local Winners: More than 2,000 local students will receive a $50 Kohl's gift card.

In 2015, Kohl's celebrates its 15th year of rewarding young volunteers. 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 www.kohlskids.com.

WHEN:
Nomination period began January 30, 2015. Nominations are accepted through March 13, 2015  at www.kohlskids.com

CONTACT:
Jacquelyn Judkins, 262.703.7204 or Jacquelyn.Judkins@kohls.com
Lyra O'Brien, 262.703.5186 or Lyra.Obrien@kohls.com