Kohl's Stores Offer Scholarships to Children

Kohl's Department Store is accepting nominations for the 2012 Kohl's Care Scholarship Program.

Children ages 6 to 18 who volunteer in their communities are eligible for nomination by someone 21 or older.

Kohl's officials said the program will award more than $440,000 in scholarships and prizes to some 2,200 young volunteers who have made a positive impact on their communities.

Nominations are being accepted through March 15 at kohlskids.com.

Two nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl’s stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. More than 200 of the store winners 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. 

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 15,000 kids with more than $3 million in scholarships and prizes. To learn more about last year’s winners, visit kohlskids.com.