Nominations being taken for Kohl's scholarships

Date: 2/3/2010

Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted Feb. 1 through March 15 for the 2010 Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program at www.kohlskids.com. Nominators must be 21 years or older.

Through the program, Kohl's 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.

Two nominees from each of Kohl's 1,059 stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl's gift card. More than 190 store winners will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward post-secondary education.

The Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program is part of Kohl's Cares for Kids, Kohl's philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children.