A Reward for Caring: Kohl's Names 82 Wisconsin Kids for Kohl's Cares Scholarships

Kohl's Department Stores announced that their Kohl’s Cares^® Scholarship Program will recognize more than 2,200 young volunteers nationwide who have made a positive impact in their communities through volunteerism. Eighty-two youth from Wisconsin will each receive a $50 gift card and recognition certificate from Kohl’s to honor their community service efforts. In 2012, Kohl’s celebrates its 12th year of rewarding remarkable young volunteers.  

These winners qualify for the chance to receive a $1,000 regional scholarship for post-secondary education, which Kohl’s will award in July. Of the more than 200 regional winners, 10 national winners will each receive a total of $10,000 in scholarships and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.

In total this year, Kohl’s will recognize more than 2,200 young volunteers with more than $420,000 in scholarships and prizes.  

"Kohl’s is thrilled to recognize more than 2,200 young volunteers who have dedicated their time and energy to bettering the communities in which we live," said Julie Gardner, Kohl’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

"Every effort, large or small, makes a difference. Through the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, we strive to not only recognize these efforts but also encourage outstanding youth to improve their communities through volunteerism."  

Although no winners were announced from Muskego, a list of all winners from Wisconsin is available at www.kohlskids.com, and includes kids from New Berlin, West Allis and Brookfield.  

Since the program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized more than 17,000 kids, including the 2012 winners, with nearly $3.5 million in scholarships and prizes. For more information on the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, visit www.kohlskids.com.