Kohl's seeks nominees for its ‘Kids who Care' scholarship program

Kohl’s department stores will award more than $410,000 in scholarships and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to 10 $10,000 scholarships, recognizing youths who make a difference by volunteering in their communities. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted through March 15 at www.kohlskids.com. In addition to the scholarships, Kohl’s will also donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each winner’s behalf. Nominators must be 21 years or older. Two nominees from each of Kohl’s 1,059 stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card, and more than 190 of them will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward post-secondary education. Through the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program, Kohl’s said it wants “to recognize deserving kids who have invested in their communities by giving them a jumpstart on investing in their own futures.” Since the program began in 2001, Kohl’s has awarded nearly 11,000 youth volunteers with more than $2.2 million in scholarships and prizes. The program is part of Kohl’s Cares for Kids, the philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children.