Kohl's Cerritos Seeks Nominations of Youth Volunteers for Scholarship Awards

Kohl’s department store in Cerritos is now accepting scholarship nominations until March 15 at kohlskids.com for kids ages six to 18 who have made a positive impact on their communities.

Each year the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program awards 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 difference in their communities.

“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.”

HOW TO NOMINATE A CHILD FOR A KOHL'S SCHOLARSHIP

To nominate a youth volunteer for a Kohl’s Cares scholarship, visit www.kohlskids.com. Nominations are being accepted until 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.

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.

LAST YEAR'S WINNERS

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.

For more information or a list of past Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program winners, visit www.kohlskids.com.